All Reviews
The Mastery of Non-Mastery
a narrative that, even when circling away to the streets of Paris or the souks of Tangiers, continually spirals back to the figures by the roadside
Anti-Comprehension Pills
what may seem most revolutionary about Barthes’s essay is what it takes for granted: that there are readers at all for literary fiction
Tales of Buffalo Billy: Noel Simsolo's "Masters of Cinema: Billy Wilder"
since it’s Wilder we’re talking about, there’s an anecdotal surplus unmatched in any history of the motion pictures.
In Her Fashion: Lisa Chaney's "Coco Chanel"
as any devotee might tell you, the woman makes a slippery subject.
Discoveries: Gail Jones
With her first few brushstrokes, Jones sets these lives in motion, towards each other
Discoveries: Lars Iyer
Our heroes: unlikely philosophers, whining their way through the American South
Discoveries: Krys Lee
Most have been forced to piece together a life between Korea and America.
Details, Details
Ford’s obsession is such that even his home, the space that shapes and surrounds his daily life, becomes a relentless design project
The Criminal Kind: Day Keene
One of the distinctive characteristics of Keene's male protagonists is their self-awareness. They know they're sleazebags.
The Criminal Kind: Ed Gorman
The hallmark of Gorman's style is the utter simplicity and clarity of his language. Straightforward prose is the hallmark of his moral universe.
The Criminal Kind: Ken Bruen
It’s Jack Taylor’s lovably cynical personality, rather than the mystery, that drives the story forward.
The Criminal Kind: Christa Faust
Apathy, booze, and cynicism are the standard PI’s ABCs, but Bruen’s detective takes things to a whole new level.
Damages: Michelle Latiolais's "Widow"
Some moments unfold in paragraphs and minutes, while others span pages and years.
Words For Remembering: Peter Orner's "Love and Shame and Love"
Orner’s off-the-cuff musing that shame is more interesting than love is actually at the emotional heart of his epic family saga
Pulsing Jewels
what fine filling there is between the covers.
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