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Every book Katherine de Kleer recommended on podcasts
Katherine de Kleer appeared on the Lex Fridman Podcast to discuss planetary science, moons, asteroids, and her fascination with the solar system. Alongside her scientific expertise, she shared literary interests that have captured her imagination over the years. De Kleer brought up Vladimir Nabokov's Pale Fire as one of the first books that truly captivated her, specifically drawing attention to its brilliantly unusual structure as a novel formatted like a poem accompanied by extensive footnotes. Furthermore, she recommended The Dream Life of Sukhanov by Olga Grushin, describing it as a phenomenal character study that follows a Russian father as he confronts and comes to terms with his past. These recommendations reveal a deep appreciation for intricate narrative structures, rich character exploration, and complex literary artistry that complements her analytical scientific background.
Books recommended by Katherine de Kleer
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Pale Fire
Pale Fire by Vladimir Nabokov is a complex postmodern novel structured as a long narrative poem with an extensive, eccentric commentary and index written by a deranged scholar.
Recommended“one of the first books that really captured my fascination was nabakov's book pale fire”
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The dream life of Sukhanov
The Dream Life of Sukhanov by Olga Grushin is a compelling novel that explores the intricate psychological landscape of a Soviet art critic whose secure life begins to unravel as his past catches up with him.
Recommended“she wrote this just phenomenal book called the dream life of sukhinov that i read this year maybe it was last year for the first time”
Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
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| #184 – Katherine de Kleer: Planets, Moons, and Asteroids in Our Solar System | Lex Fridman Podcast | 2021-05-17 | 2 |