Nothing But the Night

Nothing But the Night

1948 • 127 pages

Ratings5

Average rating3.4

15

I read Stoner years ago (need to reread) and loved it so wanted to read more Williams. This was interesting and quite different. I love a good “one day” book and this is that. Arthur's dealings, or not dealings, with trauma and alcohol are difficult sometimes. The surreality of the beginning (and even before the beginning - that cover!) was an apt way to start because the whole book felt a bit like a dream. (The interview at the end with Williams' widow was a good addition too.)

March 23, 2023