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Louise Perry critiques Caro Claire Burke's novel "Yesteryear" and its political agenda, arguing that the book's attack on tradwife influencers and Christian nationalism is a flawed critique of modern America. Perry contends the novel's premise is clever but ultimately serves a narrow ideological purpose.
This review of Brian Dillon's memoir 'Ambivalence' argues that the book offers a distinctive, emotionally restrained account of his youth, focusing on his intellectual and aesthetic development rather than overt grief. The reviewer contends that Dillon's third-person narration and deep engagement with avant-garde culture shape a compelling portrait of an outsider finding his identity.
This commentary reviews Andy Merrifield's book 'Roses for Gramsci,' arguing that Antonio Gramsci's prison writings have been interpreted so diversely that they now serve as a mirror for readers' own beliefs. The piece contends that Gramsci's capacious themes and Aesopian codes have attracted an unusually broad readership while spawning disparate interpretations across scholarly traditions.
This review of Deborah Levy's novel 'My Year in Paris With Gertrude Stein' argues that Levy blends literary biography, urban caper, and wit to explore Stein's genius and self-invention. The reviewer contends that Levy's narrator grapples with Stein's impenetrable prose while examining her life and relationship with Alice B. Toklas.
This commentary presents Alan Moore's personal list of six influential books, describing how each has shaped his writing style and themes. It focuses on literary influences rather than current events or political arguments.
This commentary argues that UK reading initiatives often overlook adults who have lost their reading habit, focusing instead on those already engaged with books. Drawing on research in prisons, it contends that rebuilding reading requires addressing practical barriers like distraction and lack of confidence, not just promoting enthusiasm.
This commentary reviews Maggie O'Farrell's novel 'Land,' arguing that the book powerfully depicts Irish history through the lens of a single homestead. It contends that O'Farrell's historical fiction, rooted in her own family's experience during the Great Hunger, offers a moving exploration of endurance and survival.
This commentary reviews the book 'How To Win a Trade War' by Soumaya Keynes and Chad Bown, arguing that the book offers an accessible and witty analysis of the unraveling global trading system post-COVID, Brexit, and Trump. The reviewer contends that the book's analogies effectively illustrate trade dynamics, and notes that the authors show unexpected sympathy for America's role in trade wars.
This commentary reviews Allie Rowbottom's novel 'Lovers XXX,' arguing that it elevates the San Fernando Valley's 1980s porn industry into serious literary fiction. The piece contends that Rowbottom treats so-called lowbrow feminine culture as legitimate terrain for exploring beauty, trauma, and patriarchy, continuing her examination of topics like porn and plastic surgery.
Shueisha confirmed the release of Hunter x Hunter volume 39 in Japan on July 3, 2026, following new chapters that began in October 2024. Author Yoshihiro Togashi completed inking up to chapter 430, with more publication news expected.