Why people recommend it
The Car Thief by Theodore Weesner is a classic 1972 coming-of-age novel centered on a troubled adolescent whose obsession with stealing automobiles leads to a collision with the juvenile justice system. Speaking on The Book Review during the Sing for Your Life episode on July 18, 2024, John Williams discussed the novel after reading the author's obituary. Williams explained that among Weesner's works, the book was the one he felt was truly worthy of special mention by the podcast. He characterized the novel as a poignant coming-of-age story that had initially been published more than four decades prior. Through this discussion, Williams prompted a reevaluation of Weesner's literary legacy, drawing renewed attention to a powerful narrative about youth, alienation, and impulsive rebellion that had left a lasting impression on him as a reader.
Who recommended it
- John Williams Recommended
John Williams — 1 mention
“he thought he was worthy of mention was really this one book called the car thief a novel that was first published in 1972 And um it's a Coming of Age story”