Why people recommend it
Two Sisters by Åsne Seierstad is a journalistic account examining two Norwegian sisters who left their home to join ISIS in Syria and their desperate father's attempts to bring them back. On The Book Review podcast, the book prompted contrasting reactions from literary commentators. In the July 2024 episode titled Parenting in the Age of Omnipresent Screens, Tina Jordan introduced the title as a brand new book she was currently reading, noting that it had recently been reviewed in their publication. Conversely, during the episode featuring Tara Westover on 'Educated', Pamela Paul brought up Seierstad's work to share a different perspective, admitting that she was deeply disappointed by the book. Paul's critical reaction contrasted with Jordan's neutral introduction, showcasing the diverse ways gripping journalistic narratives are received by critics. Together, these mentions illustrated the polarized discussions surrounding true stories of radicalization and family trauma. The podcast segments provided insight into how investigative journalism about contemporary geopolitical conflicts resonates differently with various readers within the literary community.
Who recommended it
- Tina Jordan Recommended
- Pamela Paul Discussed
Tina Jordan — 1 mention
“I have something brand new I'm actually reading Two Sisters by osne syad which was recently reviewed by parl for us”
Pamela Paul — 1 mention
“I had some of these sorts of feelings to so I reviewed AZN SAR stads Book Two Sisters which I was so disappointed by”