Patchett’s Revenge
When rebutting David Brooks’ assertions about the state of the American novel, Ann Patchett, author and bookstore owner, pointed out many books that she thinks prove that the great American novel is NOT dead. Below is a list of some she mentioned. I have read James, Demon Copperhead and Trust. I would like to read Overstory. How many have you read, and what do you think about them? Would anyone recommend Overstory?
Night Watchman, Louise Erdrich Pulitzer Prize
James, Percival Everett Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award winner
Inheritance of Loss, Kiran Desai
Overstory, Richard Powers Pulitzer Prize
Playground, Richard Powers
Trust, Herman Diaz Pulitzer Prize
Gravity’s Rainbow, Thomas Pynchon National Book Award
Bee Sting, Paul Murray
Demon Copperhead, Barbara Kingsolver Pulitzer Prize
Native Speaker, Chang-Rae Lee American Book Award
What is the What, Dave Eggers