Why people recommend it
Sabrina by Nick Drnaso is a contemporary graphic novel that explores modern anxiety, surveillance, and the fallout of a tragedy. On an episode of The Book Review titled The Uses and Misuses of Identity, guest Emily Eakin introduced the work while discussing two distinct books, noting that Sabrina is a very recent graphic novel by author Nick Drnaso. Later, during an installment of The Book Review titled Drawing History, Alexandra Alter further discussed the same graphic novel by Nick Drnaso, highlighting that it has been widely characterized as an extraordinary piece of literature and noting its notable recognition as a nominee for the Man Booker long list. Both speakers brought attention to the striking narrative and artistic qualities of the book within the context of contemporary graphic fiction discussions on the podcast. The mentions underscored the growing critical acclaim and cultural relevance of Drnaso's work, cementing its status as an important contribution to the medium that resonates deeply with reviewers and readers alike as a profound reflection of contemporary social isolation and media consumption habits.
Who recommended it
- Emily Eakin Recommended
- Alexandra Alter Discussed
Emily Eakin — 1 mention
“um I want to talk about two books one very recent the other um many decades old and the the Contemporary book is Sabrina which is a graphic novel by Nick duraso”
Alexandra Alter — 1 mention
“it's called Sabrina uh it's by Nick donoso and it's been called an extraordinary work”