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