Why people recommend it
Spy of the First Person by Sam Shepard is a poignant, slim posthumous novel that reflects on aging, illness, and memory through the perspective of an observant narrator sitting on a porch in the American Southwest. On The Book Review podcast during the episode titled The Second Coming of the KKK, Alexander Alter discussed the arrival of this final work by the celebrated author and playwright. Alter reported that the book had been released that week by publisher Knopf, drawing attention to its significance within Shepard's literary legacy. He also restated the precise title for the audience, ensuring listeners could identify the newly available volume. Through this podcast segment, Alter provided listeners with timely information regarding the publication of Shepard's last creative output, emphasizing its unique place at the conclusion of a distinguished career in American letters.
Who recommended it
- Alexander Alter Recommended
Alexander Alter — 2 mentions
“working on a final book which was released this week by Koff titled spy of the first person”
“the title is of the first person by Sam Shepard all right”