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Slate Magazine
2 months ago
Books

She Was the Most Feared Woman in Publishing. What Happened?

Kakutani played a powerful role in the publishing industry as the New York Times' book critic from 1983 to 2017.
She approached book reviewing as a consumer guide, giving honest evaluations of new books. [ more ]
Slate Magazine
2 months ago
Books

She Was the Most Feared Woman in Publishing. What Happened?

Kakutani wielded immense influence as a book critic for The New York Times without the presence of modern book review platforms like Goodreads and BookTok.
She approached book reviewing as a consumer guide, providing honest evaluations and not hesitating to give both positive and scathing reviews. [ more ]
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