Why people recommend it
The missing of the Somme by Geoff Dyer, Wade Davis, and Drew Gilpin Faust is a poignant and reflective exploration of history, memory, and the lasting cultural impacts of the First World War. On The Book Review podcast in an episode titled The Past, Present and Future of Jews in America broadcast on July 18, 2024, John Williams discussed reading Geoff Dyer's book around the time of the anniversary of the Armistice. John Williams noted that he had previously believed the publication date of the book was much more recent than it actually was. Through this discussion on The Book Review, the speaker brought attention to how the text examines the collective remembrance and lingering shadows of the Somme, engaging readers with its thoughtful historical insights and evocative prose that captures the gravity of a conflict that shaped the modern world.
Who recommended it
- John Williams Recommended
John Williams — 1 mention
“it's Dyer's book called The Missing of the sum which I think was published something I I thought it was more recent than this”