Book · 2021 · nyt:hardcover-fiction=2021-06-06
The Plot
- mentions
- 6
- people
- 5
- podcasts
- 2
- episodes
- 5
- recommendations
- 2
The Plot was a literary thriller about the world of literature, the world of writing fellowships and failed careers, and one's promising authors fading into oblivion.
What they say about it
- Discussing the plot and themes“literary thriller about the world of literature”2
- Recommending the book“hell of a book”2
The best things said about it
The Plot is about a failed writer who does something strictly correct and yet morally hazy.
Um the plot by Jean H coretz hell of a book by Jason mot and less by Andrew Shan Greer.
They are razor blade Tears by essay Cosby and the plot by Jean H coretz and I just wanted to talk about them very briefly.
5 people who brought it up
Why people recommend it
The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz is a literary thriller that follows a struggling, failed writer who commits a morally questionable act by stealing a deceased student's brilliant manuscript, only to find himself hunted by someone who knows the truth. Pamela Paul recommended the novel on The Book Review as part of a brief curated list of compelling reads. McKay Coppins similarly recommended the book on The Ezra Klein Show during a segment dedicated to personal reading suggestions. Gilbert Cruz discussed the thriller on The Book Review, introducing it as a gripping exploration of literary ambition, writing fellowships, and once-promising careers that faded into obscurity. In the same podcast feed, author Jean Hanff Korelitz joined to explain the moral complexity at the heart of the protagonist's dubious choices. Anna deeno also mentioned the novel on The Book Review while discussing forthcoming literary releases that preceded the author's subsequent sequel. Cruz previously opened another episode of The Book Review by directly spotlighting the novel, establishing its premise of desperation and stolen narratives. Across these various podcast appearances, critics and the author herself emphasized the psychological tension and ethical ambiguity that define the narrative arc of the book.
Every mention
McKay Coppins um the plot by Jean H coretz hell of a book by Jason mot and less by Andrew Shan Greer 1
“um the plot by Jean H coretz hell of a book by Jason mot and less by Andrew Shan Greer”
Pamela Paul they are razor blade Tears by essay Cosby and the plot by Jean H coretz and I just wanted to talk about the… 1
“they are razor blade Tears by essay Cosby and the plot by Jean H coretz and I just wanted to talk about them very briefly”
Gilbert Cruz her 2021 novel The Plot was a literary Thriller about the world of literature the world of writing fellowsh… 2
“her 2021 novel The Plot was a literary Thriller about the world of literature the world of writing fellowships and failed careers and one's promising authors Fading Into Oblivion”
“her latest book is called the plot”
Anna Dubenko called the plot 1
“called the plot”
Jean Hanff Korelitz the plot is about a failed writer who does something strictly correct and yet morally uh hazy 1
“the plot is about a failed writer who does something strictly correct and yet morally uh hazy”
Other mentions (3: passing, ad reads, own books)
“Jean when did you know that the sequel is going to be the title of this book which is a sequel to your book The Plot”
“The Plot before Jacob writes crib”
“Jean H corlett's new book is called the plot joining us now to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the book review”