Why people recommend it
This Is Pleasure by Mary Gaitskill is a compelling novella that examines the fallout of the #MeToo movement through the complex relationship between a disgraced man accused of misconduct and the women who know him. On The Book Review podcast, in an episode titled The Life of Thomas Edison released on July 18, 2024, Greg Coles discussed reading the book. Coles noted that the fiction title is a novella by Mary Gaitskill and mentioned its official publication timing, noting it was scheduled to arrive the following week on Tuesday. The conversation highlighted how Gaitskill approaches sensitive contemporary cultural dynamics with her trademark sharp psychological insight and moral ambiguity, avoiding easy answers in favor of nuanced human portrayal. Listeners interested in contemporary fiction that tackles difficult cultural flashpoints through intimate character studies appreciated this timely mention of Gaitskill's provocative exploration of modern culpability, power dynamics, and shifting social norms in professional and personal spaces.
Who recommended it
- Greg Coles Recommended
Greg Coles — 1 mention
“the fiction is a Nolla by Mary gateskill called This is pleasure officially the book comes out next week I think on Tuesday next week”