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fromDatebook | San Francisco Arts & Entertainment Guide
4 weeks ago
Humor

Review: 'Make Sure You Die Screaming' is an absurd road trip novel for modern times

The novel features a chaotic road trip adventure highlighting themes of identity and self-destruction.
Gunderson's journey is both humorous and deeply introspective, exploring the nuances of morality.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
London politics

Nova Scotia House by Charlie Porter review a headlong rush through the turbulent Aids era

Charlie Porter's debut novel explores the impact of the Aids crisis on those who survived, using a unique narrative style punctuated by commas.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

10 books we're looking forward to this spring

Spring is a great season for reading, with numerous intriguing book releases upcoming.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
London politics

The Tiger's Share by Keshava Guha review hopeless sons vs brilliant daughters

Delhi's seasons reflect the impact of pollution and decay, intertwining personal and ecological narratives through food imagery.
SOMA, SF
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Soft Core by Brittany Newell review highly strung strippers and cranky madams

Brittany Newell's 'Soft Core' blends elements of noir, satire, and romance, exploring themes of desire, loneliness, and the nuances of intimacy.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Dark Like Under by Alice Chadwick review teenage kicks

The novel explores the profound impact of a teacher's death on students and faculty over the span of a single day.
#identity
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Death of the Author by Nnedi Okorafor review an SF master moves into the mainstream

Nnedi Okorafor's 'Death of the Author' critiques traditional narratives of deserving protagonists through the flawed journey of a problematic writer.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Writing

Rejection by Tony Tulathimutte review like being inside the internet'

The Feminist reflects the transformation of online masculinity post-#MeToo, exploring themes of rejection and emotional disconnection.
Rejection's stories delve into characters grappling with identity and societal codes. Narrative focuses on personal struggles in a turbulent society.
fromThe New Yorker
6 months ago
Writing

Greg Jackson on the Intersection of Mind and World

The story explores identity, memory loss, and self-discovery through the journey of a man on an unfamiliar island.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Death of the Author by Nnedi Okorafor review an SF master moves into the mainstream

Nnedi Okorafor's 'Death of the Author' critiques traditional narratives of deserving protagonists through the flawed journey of a problematic writer.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Writing

Rejection by Tony Tulathimutte review like being inside the internet'

The Feminist reflects the transformation of online masculinity post-#MeToo, exploring themes of rejection and emotional disconnection.
Rejection's stories delve into characters grappling with identity and societal codes. Narrative focuses on personal struggles in a turbulent society.
fromThe New Yorker
6 months ago
Writing

Greg Jackson on the Intersection of Mind and World

The story explores identity, memory loss, and self-discovery through the journey of a man on an unfamiliar island.
more#identity
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago
Writing

Small Rain by Garth Greenwell review staring death in the face

The poet explores themes of love, regret, and vulnerability while facing illness, longing for connection with his partner during turbulent times.
Writing
fromVulture
7 months ago

Hot Commodity

Sally Rooney's works combine literary depth with mass appeal, reflecting both generational struggles and romantic pursuits.
fromThe Nation
11 months ago
Books

Claire Messud's Remarkable Experiment in Historical Fiction

In literary fiction, the assumption of autobiographical elements can hinder the interpretation of the author's traditional ambitions of interpreting and transforming reality.
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