What Our Minds Do When We Read Novels

What Our Minds Do When We Read Novels

Penguin Specials

by Orhan Pamuk

120 pages· 2012· ISBN 9780857960368
Join Readfeed freeFind clubs reading this bookBrowse readable books
About
What happens within us when we read a novel? And how does a novel create its unique effects, so distinct from those of a painting, a film, or a poem? Anyone who has known the pleasure of becoming immersed in a novel will enjoy, and learn from, this perceptive essay by one of the modern masters of the art. In this inspired, thoughtful, deeply personal essay, from his Charles Eliot Norton lecture series collected as The Naive and the Sentimental Novelist, Orhan Pamuk takes us into the worlds of the writer and the reader, revealing their intimate connections. 'He writes with an effortless authority, and deeply literate sophistications.' Peter Craven, The Age

Discuss What Our Minds Do When We Read Novels with other readers

Join or start a book club for What Our Minds Do When We Read Novels on Readfeed. Live chat, shared reading progress, and AI discussion questions — free to get started.

Sign up freeBrowse book clubs

Frequently asked questions

How do I join a book club for What Our Minds Do When We Read Novels?

Sign up free on Readfeed, then browse public clubs or start your own club with What Our Minds Do When We Read Novels as the current read. Invite friends with a share link and discuss together with live chat and AI discussion questions.

Can I discuss What Our Minds Do When We Read Novels with other readers online?

Yes. Readfeed book clubs let you chat live, share progress, and join discussions about What Our Minds Do When We Read Novels with readers worldwide — whether your club is virtual, in-person, or hybrid.

Is Readfeed free?

Yes. Creating an account and joining book clubs is free. Sign up to find readers who love the same books and start discussing today.