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The Dog of the South
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So I read three of his books but my point is just and I totally recommend them one is called Norwood another one is called the dog of the South.
Louis Theroux · This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von · Jun 2024 Listen at 1:39:33 The best things said about it
True Grit is fantastic the dog of the South is a comic novel that's really funny.
What's your favorite Porter novel oh God probably dog of the South.
The Dog of the South by Charles Poris. Charles Poris, what a weirdo.
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Why people recommend it
The Dog of the South by Charles Portis is a darkly humorous comic novel following an eccentric protagonist on a sprawling, unpredictable road trip across America and Central America. John Williams recommended the novel on The Book Review, describing it as a really funny work of comic fiction. Louis Theroux also recommended the book on This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von while discussing southern writers, noting that he had read multiple works by Portis and strongly endorsed them to listeners. Additionally, Gilbert Cruz and Dwight Garner discussed the novel on The Book Review, with Garner identifying it as his absolute favorite book by the author while praising Portis as a uniquely talented and eccentric writer. Podcast guests and hosts alike highlighted the narrative's distinct comedic voice, its meandering travelogue structure, and the singular charm of its obsessive narrator. These enthusiastic mentions emphasize the enduring cult appeal of Charles Portis's writing, showcasing why critics and creators frequently return to his lesser-known gems alongside his more widely celebrated western adventures.
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John Williams True Grit is fantastic the dog of the South is a comic novel that's really funny 1
“True Grit is fantastic the dog of the South is a comic novel that's really funny”
Louis Theroux so I read three of his books but my point is just and I totally recommend them one is called Norwood anothe… 1
“so I read three of his books but my point is just and I totally recommend them one is called Norwood another one is called the dog of the South”
Dwight Garner what's your favorite Porter novel oh God probably dog of the South 1
“what's your favorite Porter novel oh God probably dog of the South”
Gilbert Cruz The Dog of the South by Charles Poris. Charles Poris, what a weirdo. 1
“The Dog of the South by Charles Poris. Charles Poris, what a weirdo.”