#metafiction

[ follow ]
www.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
Black Lives Matter

Confronting the audience and breaking the fourth wall: why Black drama is getting meta

American Fiction explores metafiction through a self-aware narrative of a struggling Black academic turned successful author amidst societal expectations. [ more ]
#paul-auster
www.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago
Writing

The big picture: author Paul Auster in his element

Paul Auster's dedication to his craft was profound and evident in his workspace and choice of tools. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Writing

Paul Auster's Best Books: A Guide

Auster's work explores fluid identity and writer's life through metafiction and intricate narratives. [ more ]
morepaul-auster
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Writing

Cloud Atlas at 20: What makes a novel tattoo-worthy?

Cloud Atlas is a unique literary work that defies direct comparison to other novels.
The novel is often compared by critics to a diverse range of literary masterpieces, showcasing its complexity and depth. [ more ]
Vox
4 months ago
Books

How the internet built a conspiracy theory around a new spy flick, a debut novel, and Taylor Swift

There is speculation that Elly Conway, the supposed author of the novel on which the movie Argylle is based, is actually Taylor Swift.
The mystery surrounding the identity of Elly Conway appears to be a clever marketing strategy for the movie and a fun metafictional game. [ more ]
Substack
3 months ago
Books

The Novel as Shaggy Dog Joke

The Mezzanine by Nicholson Baker is a novel that challenges conventional writing advice.
The novel takes place in the character's digressions, observations, musings, and memories during a brief walk and escalator ride. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Books

The best recent science fiction and fantasy reviews roundup

Three Eight One by Aliya Whiteley is a metafiction novel that explores themes of digital information and curation in different eras.
The Glass Woman by Alice McIlroy is a psychological thriller that delves into the protagonist's erased memories and the role of AI in her recovery. [ more ]
KQED
5 months ago
Books

The Best Books of 2023, According to NPR Staffers | KQED

NPR's annual year-end books guide, 'Books We Love', highlights popular titles among staff and critics
Biography of X by Catherine Lacey is a metafictional exploration of a spouse's attempt to write a biography of their enigmatic artist wife [ more ]
[ Load more ]