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A review by freewaygods
The Recognitions by William Gaddis
challenging
dark
funny
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Not to sound hyperbolic, but this may well be the greatest American novel. And it’s fitting that so many that have come after it are imitations, variations, plagiary— this gets at the heart of what Gaddis was trying to say about us and the art we make, and especially how we interpret and consume art.
Actually sitting down to read this novel will have you discovering it’s not as scary or difficult as it may be hyped to be; just sit with it, and allow it to wash over you.
It is well worth it.
Actually sitting down to read this novel will have you discovering it’s not as scary or difficult as it may be hyped to be; just sit with it, and allow it to wash over you.
It is well worth it.