Oprah called this book series a masterpiece... so I read it

The four Gilead novels by Marilynne Robinson were chosen in March 2021 as Oprah Book Club picks, the first time in the history of the book club that four books were chosen simultaneously. Heralded as a 'masterpiece' by Oprah, this book series is highly beloved and very highly critically acclaimed, winning various awards including the Pulitzer Prize, the National Book Critics Circle Award, and the Women's Prize for Fiction.
In this video, I read these four novels and look at why they were chosen, what Oprah (and Barack Obama) had to say about them, and whether these books are in fact masterpieces. Is Marilynne Robinson our greatest living author?
I'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments below 😊✨
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
03:29 Gilead
07:19 Home
10:59 Lila
14:21 Jack
19:20 Conclusion (and my thoughts on the series as an Oprah Book Club pick)

[@boboblueblue2]

Ohhhh interesting. Ive never read any of these books but if I’d have to pick, I’d check out Lila. I’ve been trying to get back into reading, I really want to read as much as I did when I was a teen. I don’t think I’d have the patience to get through any long or dry conversations. I need more discipline lol! Another great video!

[@literally_elly]

Omg I’m the same! Definitely don’t have the patience for long or dry conversations either 😬😅

[@lena_blue]

Great video, I had Gilead sitting on my shelf for a while now, I have been wondering if I should pick it up.

[@literally_elly]

Thankyou so much! 🥰✨ I’d love to know what you think when you read it!

[@mjb3335]

I love your Oprah reviews!

[@literally_elly]

Aw thank you!! 😊

[@bandkh90]

I enjoy your considered opinions. Thank you, Elly.

[@literally_elly]

Thankyou so much! 🥰✨

[@lightscamerasashley.]

💖

[@lindadashner9205]

the beartown trilogy

[@literally_elly]

Thanks for the recommendation ☺️

[@BeckyPoleninja]

Brilliant books

[@marcopolo9146]

Why does anyone care what Winfrey thinks?

[@literally_elly]

I think I'm more so interested in the success of her book club and the general public opinion surrounding it. I plan to do more videos that will explore public reactions and reviews to her selections. Thanks for your comment 😊