Why people recommend it
The Porpoise is an ambitious and intricately structured novel by Mark Haddon that retells the classic story of Pericles while blending ancient myth with contemporary settings and psychological drama. On The Book Review podcast episode titled Bringing Down Harvey Weinstein, Greg Coles brought up the novel during a discussion about his current reading habits. Coles briefly introduced the book by stating simply that he was in the middle of reading a novel with that title by Mark Haddon. While the conversation did not delve into a lengthy literary critique, the mention placed the book in the context of what engaged readers and critics were turning to for complex storytelling. Haddon, widely known for his earlier bestselling work, utilizes this novel to experiment with narrative form, shifting seamlessly across time periods and emotional registers. By noting his engagement with the book, Coles contributed to the episode's broader celebration of diverse literary works, highlighting a challenging and rewarding contemporary novel that demonstrates the author's ongoing evolution and willingness to push the boundaries of narrative structure in modern fiction.
Who recommended it
- Greg Coles Recommended
Greg Coles — 1 mention
“I'm reading a novel called the porpus by Mark Haden”