Why people recommend it
The Driftless Area by Tom Drury is a critically acclaimed novel set in the American Midwest that blends elements of magical realism, crime, and idiosyncratic small-town life. On the podcast The Book Review in an episode titled Silk on a Stick, released on July 18, 2024, John Williams discussed the publication. During the conversation, John Williams shared that he had recently picked up the 2006 novel from one of his tottering piles of unread books, noting that he had not read it previously. He pointed out to listeners that the story is also set in the Midwest, a region featured prominently in the author's broader body of work. His brief exploration of the title showcased the spontaneous nature of personal reading habits and the joy of unearthing neglected volumes from home libraries. The mention offered fans of regional fiction a compelling reason to seek out lesser-known works by an admired writer known for his distinctive atmospheric storytelling.
Who recommended it
- John Williams Recommended
John Williams — 1 mention
“so I picked up a novel of his I hadn't read before from one of those tottering piles called the driftless area from 2006 and this is also set in the midwest”