Why people recommend it
Septology by Jon Fosse is a monumental sequence of novels by the Norwegian author exploring faith, art, and human existence. On The Book Review podcast in an episode titled What Big Books Have Yet to Come Out in 2023? released on July 18, 2024, Gilbert Cruz and Jumana Katib discussed the major sequence of novels, noting that while the author was already well known throughout Europe, American readers likely recognized him primarily for this specific work. Later, on the same podcast during an episode titled The 100 Best Books of the 21st Century released on July 18, 2024, Jimana C. T. also discussed Septology and its notable placement on the prestigious list following the author's significant Nobel Prize win. The speakers emphasized the profound literary weight of the sequence, acknowledging how the sprawling narrative structure and deep philosophical inquiries captured the attention of international critics and solidified the author's legacy as a towering figure in contemporary global literature.
Who recommended it
- Gilbert Cruz Discussed
- Jimana C. T. Discussed
Gilbert Cruz — 1 mention
“he is well known in Europe... but those who do know him here in America probably do so for his work septology”
Jimana C. T. — 1 mention
“shiman you were going to talk about the Nobel winner yeah I was going to talk about septology”