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1 day ago
Writing

Entitlement by Rumaan Alam review the American dream gone wrong

The novel explores racial and economic disparities through the relationship between Brooke, a Black woman, and Asher, a wealthy white man. [ more ]
The New Yorker
3 days ago
Writing

Other People's Money Can Drive You Mad

Money and love form a complex relationship in Rumaan Alam's 'Entitlement', exploring the nuances of privilege and economic disparity. [ more ]
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www.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Writing

What a Way to Go by Bella Mackie review Succession-style satire

A balanced literary diet includes diverse genres to enhance the reading experience, avoiding overly processed narratives.
'What a Way to Go' critiques privilege through its flawed characters, making a point about morality in modern storytelling. [ more ]
PublishersWeekly.com
1 week ago
Writing

Book Club Picks for September 2024

The highlighted books depict complex characters navigating personal and societal challenges, with themes of identity, relationship dynamics, and socio-political issues. [ more ]
The Nation
3 weeks ago
Writing

Rachel Kushner's Brilliant Avant-Garde Spy Thriller

Kushner's Creation Lake reflects a revival of Góngora's linguistic innovation, creatively merging diverse themes and challenging conventional narratives. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Writing

What a Way to Go by Bella Mackie review Succession-style satire

A balanced literary diet includes diverse genres to enhance the reading experience, avoiding overly processed narratives.
'What a Way to Go' critiques privilege through its flawed characters, making a point about morality in modern storytelling. [ more ]
PublishersWeekly.com
1 week ago
Writing

Book Club Picks for September 2024

The highlighted books depict complex characters navigating personal and societal challenges, with themes of identity, relationship dynamics, and socio-political issues. [ more ]
The Nation
3 weeks ago
Writing

Rachel Kushner's Brilliant Avant-Garde Spy Thriller

Kushner's Creation Lake reflects a revival of Góngora's linguistic innovation, creatively merging diverse themes and challenging conventional narratives. [ more ]
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“Ninety percent of good writing is rewriting.” —Charles Johnson https://t.co/SmRuB0WXMR
The Paris Review
9 months ago
Books

The Art of Fiction No. 239

A.S. Byatt is known for her wide-ranging ambition and ability to unite a daunting scope of mind with a sure grasp of individual motivation and tenderness.
Byatt's novels have had a significant impact on contemporary English writing, expanding the range of English fiction and inspiring younger writers.
Her houses are filled with art and curiosities, reflecting her fecundity of mind and her diverse interests in literature, biology, fine arts, and theoretical preoccupations. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Writing

Evenings and Weekends by Oisin McKenna review a love letter to London under pressure

London is a diverse literary setting embracing different aspects of urban life in contemporary fiction. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
5 months ago
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Wandering Stars by Tommy Orange review tapestry of colonial trauma is harrowing yet healing

Tommy Orange writes about Native American experiences in the present day, addressing the misconception of being only from the past.
Orange's novel delves into the aftermath of a violent event and the intergenerational trauma experienced by Native Americans. [ more ]
“All obsessions are extreme metaphors waiting to be born.” —J. G. Ballard https://t.co/JmstFFrjSR
The Paris Review
9 months ago
Books

The Art of Fiction No. 85

A. S. Byatt is a prolific and diverse writer, with a range of interests and influences.
Her novels have had a significant impact on contemporary English writing, expanding its range and ambition.
Byatt's writing combines wide-ranging intellectual exploration with a deep understanding of individual motivations and emotions. [ more ]
The Paris Review
9 months ago
Writing

The Art of Fiction No. 67

A. S. Byatt is a prolific writer with a wide range of interests and influences.
Her novels have had a significant impact on contemporary English fiction. [ more ]
#A. S. Byatt
The Paris Review
9 months ago
Books

The Art of Fiction No. 67

A. S. Byatt is a prolific writer with a wide range of interests and influences.
Her novels have had a significant impact on contemporary English fiction. [ more ]
The Paris Review
9 months ago
Books

The Art of Fiction No. 67

A. S. Byatt is a prolific writer with a wide range of interests and influences.
Her novels have had a significant impact on contemporary English fiction. [ more ]
The Paris Review
9 months ago
Books

The Art of Fiction No. 220

A. S. Byatt is a writer known for her wide range of interests and knowledge in literature, biology, fine arts, and more.
Her works have greatly influenced contemporary English writing, expanding the scope of the genre and inspiring younger writers. [ more ]
The Paris Review
9 months ago
Books

The Art of Fiction No. 220

A. S. Byatt is a writer known for her wide range of interests and knowledge in literature, biology, fine arts, and more.
Her works have greatly influenced contemporary English writing, expanding the scope of the genre and inspiring younger writers. [ more ]
The Paris Review
9 months ago
Books

The Art of Fiction No. 67

A. S. Byatt is a prolific writer with a wide range of interests and influences.
Her novels have had a significant impact on contemporary English fiction. [ more ]
The Paris Review
9 months ago
Books

The Art of Fiction No. 67

A. S. Byatt is a prolific writer with a wide range of interests and influences.
Her novels have had a significant impact on contemporary English fiction. [ more ]
The Paris Review
9 months ago
Books

The Art of Fiction No. 220

A. S. Byatt is a writer known for her wide range of interests and knowledge in literature, biology, fine arts, and more.
Her works have greatly influenced contemporary English writing, expanding the scope of the genre and inspiring younger writers. [ more ]
The Paris Review
9 months ago
Books

The Art of Fiction No. 220

A. S. Byatt is a writer known for her wide range of interests and knowledge in literature, biology, fine arts, and more.
Her works have greatly influenced contemporary English writing, expanding the scope of the genre and inspiring younger writers. [ more ]
moreA. S. Byatt
The Paris Review
9 months ago
Writing

The Art of Fiction No. 220

A. S. Byatt is a writer known for her wide range of interests and knowledge in literature, biology, fine arts, and more.
Her works have greatly influenced contemporary English writing, expanding the scope of the genre and inspiring younger writers. [ more ]
#A.S. Byatt
The Paris Review
9 months ago
Books

The Art of Fiction No. 239

A.S. Byatt is known for her wide-ranging ambition and ability to unite a daunting scope of mind with a sure grasp of individual motivation and tenderness.
Byatt's novels have had a significant impact on contemporary English writing, expanding the range of English fiction and inspiring younger writers.
Her houses are filled with art and curiosities, reflecting her fecundity of mind and her diverse interests in literature, biology, fine arts, and theoretical preoccupations. [ more ]
The Paris Review
9 months ago
Books

The Art of Fiction No. 239

A.S. Byatt is known for her wide-ranging ambition and ability to unite a daunting scope of mind with a sure grasp of individual motivation and tenderness.
Byatt's novels have had a significant impact on contemporary English writing, expanding the range of English fiction and inspiring younger writers.
Her houses are filled with art and curiosities, reflecting her fecundity of mind and her diverse interests in literature, biology, fine arts, and theoretical preoccupations. [ more ]
The Paris Review
9 months ago
Books

The Art of Fiction No. 239

A.S. Byatt is known for her wide-ranging ambition and ability to unite a daunting scope of mind with a sure grasp of individual motivation and tenderness.
Byatt's novels have had a significant impact on contemporary English writing, expanding the range of English fiction and inspiring younger writers.
Her houses are filled with art and curiosities, reflecting her fecundity of mind and her diverse interests in literature, biology, fine arts, and theoretical preoccupations. [ more ]
The Paris Review
9 months ago
Books

The Art of Fiction No. 239

A.S. Byatt is known for her wide-ranging ambition and ability to unite a daunting scope of mind with a sure grasp of individual motivation and tenderness.
Byatt's novels have had a significant impact on contemporary English writing, expanding the range of English fiction and inspiring younger writers.
Her houses are filled with art and curiosities, reflecting her fecundity of mind and her diverse interests in literature, biology, fine arts, and theoretical preoccupations. [ more ]
moreA.S. Byatt
The Paris Review
9 months ago
Writing

The Art of Fiction No. 239

A.S. Byatt is known for her wide-ranging ambition and ability to unite a daunting scope of mind with a sure grasp of individual motivation and tenderness.
Byatt's novels have had a significant impact on contemporary English writing, expanding the range of English fiction and inspiring younger writers.
Her houses are filled with art and curiosities, reflecting her fecundity of mind and her diverse interests in literature, biology, fine arts, and theoretical preoccupations. [ more ]
“I’m never happier than when I can write about draining swimming pools and abandoned hotels.” —J. G. Ballard https://t.co/JmstFFqM3j
The Paris Review
9 months ago
Books

The Art of Fiction No. 85

A. S. Byatt is a prolific and diverse writer, with a range of interests and influences.
Her novels have had a significant impact on contemporary English writing, expanding its range and ambition.
Byatt's writing combines wide-ranging intellectual exploration with a deep understanding of individual motivations and emotions. [ more ]
The Paris Review
9 months ago
Books

The Art of Fiction No. 85

A. S. Byatt is a prolific and diverse writer, with a range of interests and influences.
Her novels have had a significant impact on contemporary English writing, expanding its range and ambition.
Byatt's writing combines wide-ranging intellectual exploration with a deep understanding of individual motivations and emotions. [ more ]
The Paris Review
9 months ago
Books

The Art of Fiction No. 85

A. S. Byatt is a prolific and diverse writer, with a range of interests and influences.
Her novels have had a significant impact on contemporary English writing, expanding its range and ambition.
Byatt's writing combines wide-ranging intellectual exploration with a deep understanding of individual motivations and emotions. [ more ]
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