Why people recommend it
Remembering Laughter by Wallace Stegner is a poignant early novella that examines the devastating ripple effects of an illicit romance within a rigid farming community in Iowa. On The Book Review podcast, in the July 18, 2024 episode titled A.O. Scott on the Work of Wallace Stegner, host Pamela Paul discussed notable titles by the celebrated author. Paul shared a specific recommendation from a bookstore owner who praised multiple works by the writer, explicitly mentioning Remembering Laughter alongside his first book Recapitulation and A Shooting Star as all being great. This conversation drew attention to the lesser-discussed gems in Stegner's bibliography, showcasing his early mastery of tight plotting and emotional consequence. Fans of classic mid-century literature and character-driven tragedies often discover this compact masterpiece through enthusiastic critical discussions celebrating the breadth of Stegner's contribution to American fiction and his incisive explorations of human frailty.
Who recommended it
- Pamela Paul Recommended
Pamela Paul — 1 mention
“she said TR stegner's remembering laughter his first book recapitulation and a shooting star all are great”