Episode: 18 – [Review] Nothing but the Night episode artwork

EPISODE · Jan 3, 2025 · 39 MIN

Episode: 18 – [Review] Nothing but the Night

from Paperback Friends · host Sam Ögren

The more I think about it the less I dislike it, but the fact still remains; I don’t like this one very much. Despite this being from the same author who penned Stoner. Stoner, one of my absolute favorite books. A book that has become a staple for my podcast. Nothing but the Night, has some interesting ideas, and at times Williams exceptional writing shines through the thick, sticky “phantasmagoria” that is the style of this novella. It begs to be interpreted instead of telling us an interesting story with worthwhile characters – something to which I just take offence. Hardly terrible, but too insistent and needy to break free from its style. Join me for my two cents on Nothing but the Night. Type: Review | Book: Nothing but the Night| Writer: John Williams

The more I think about it the less I dislike it, but the fact still remains; I don’t like this one very much. Despite this being from the same author who penned Stoner. Stoner, one of my absolute favorite books. A book that has become a staple for my podcast. Nothing but the Night, has some interesting ideas, and at times Williams exceptional writing shines through the thick, sticky “phantasmagoria” that is the style of this novella. It begs to be interpreted instead of telling us an interesting story with worthwhile characters – something to which I just take offence. Hardly terrible, but too insistent and needy to break free from its style. Join me for my two cents on Nothing but the Night. Type: Review | Book: Nothing but the Night| Writer: John Williams

NOW PLAYING

Episode: 18 – [Review] Nothing but the Night

0:00 39:02

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Paperback Friends?

This episode is 39 minutes long.

When was this Paperback Friends episode published?

This episode was published on January 3, 2025.

What is this episode about?

The more I think about it the less I dislike it, but the fact still remains; I don’t like this one very much. Despite this being from the same author who penned Stoner. Stoner, one of my absolute favorite books. A book that has become a staple for...

Can I download this Paperback Friends episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!