Why people recommend it
The Night Ocean by Paul LaFarge is an intricate, puzzle-like novel that weaves together historical figures, literary obsession, and the legacy of H.P. Lovecraft. On an episode of The Book Review titled Points of No Return released on 2024-07-18, Greg Cowles shared his thoughts on this contemporary work. Greg Cowles mentioned that this title was one of two novels he genuinely got a kick out of reading recently for his work. He went on to describe the book as resembling a puzzle or a Rubik's cube of a novel, pointing to its complex narrative structure and engaging literary mechanics. The discussion highlighted the sheer enjoyment he derived from navigating the labyrinthine plot, offering listeners a clear sense of the book's clever design and its capacity to entertain while challenging the reader.
Who recommended it
- Greg Cowles Recommended
Greg Cowles — 1 mention
“the other two novels that I that I really got a kick out of in recent days for work where Paul lefar is the night ocean which is kind of a a puzzle or Rubik's cube of a novel”