All articles tagged with #book review
Originally Published 9 days ago — by The New York Times
Eric Lichtblau's 'American Reich' explores the culture of hate and the neo-Nazi movement behind a 2018 murder of a gay Jewish teenager in Orange County, highlighting the ongoing rise of hate crimes and extremist ideologies.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Guardian
'Nobody’s Girl' is a powerful and harrowing memoir by Virginia Roberts Giuffre that exposes the extent of abuse, power, and corruption linked to Jeffrey Epstein and his associates, highlighting her journey from victim to survivor and the ongoing fight for justice, while also reflecting on her tragic death shortly after its publication.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The New York Times
The article reviews Patricia Lockwood's autobiographical novel 'Will There Ever Be Another You,' which vividly captures the surreal and challenging experience of long Covid and pandemic-induced mental fog, highlighting its chaotic yet charming narrative style.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The New York Times
Jill Lepore's 'We the People' explores the history of the U.S. Constitution, emphasizing the ongoing struggles to expand its definition of 'the People' through amendments, and highlighting concerns about the Constitution's slow amendment process potentially leading to a crisis.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The Washington Post
The article humorously reflects on how confessing to review books in 2003, especially 'The Da Vinci Code,' elicited sympathetic reactions from others, highlighting the book's cultural impact.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The New York Times
Dan Brown's latest novel, 'The Secret of Secrets,' features his iconic character Robert Langdon in a fast-paced conspiracy set mostly in Prague, blending historical intrigue with modern suspense, and includes Brown's characteristic factual and detailed writing style.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The New York Times
Peter Brannen's book argues that CO2, often vilified for its role in climate change, is actually fundamental to the development of life and human civilization, offering a comprehensive history from origins to modern issues.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The New York Times
The article reviews David Baron's book 'The Martians,' which explores the early 20th-century American obsession with life on Mars, fueled by figures like Percival Lowell and reflected in popular culture, contrasting with today's scientific pursuits of Mars colonization led by Elon Musk and NASA.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Los Angeles Times
The book 'The Colonel and the King' by Peter Guralnick offers a detailed and nuanced look at Colonel Tom Parker's life and his complex relationship with Elvis Presley, challenging some common perceptions and providing new insights into his background and management style.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The New York Times
Alexis Soloski's 'Flashout' is a gripping thriller that alternates between 1972 New York and 1997 Los Angeles, exploring the tumultuous life of theater performer Allison Hayes as she navigates her past and present, revealing themes of power, performance, and identity. The novel is praised for its vivid period details, compelling characters, and tight pacing, making it a stylish and suspenseful exploration of the seductive and dangerous nature of performance.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The New York Times
Yvan Alagbé's graphic novel 'Misery of Love' explores complex family dynamics, legacy, and love through interwoven narratives of a wealthy French family dealing with death, racism, and personal secrets, using striking imagery and layered storytelling.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Defector
Christine Brennan's book on Caitlin Clark, 'On Her Game,' is criticized for being mundane and overly focused on controversy and grievances rather than providing a compelling or insightful portrait of the athlete, highlighting issues within sports media and the WNBA's handling of Clark's rising fame.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by The New York Times
Maurizio Serra's biography of Curzio Malaparte explores the complex relationship between the writer and fascism, highlighting how fascism was as much an aesthetic and imaginative project as a political one, and examining Malaparte's life as a reflection of this blend of art and ideology.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by BuzzFeed
The article is a passionate review of a redesigned edition of an Emily Henry novel, praising its emotional depth and complex themes, and recommending it for fans of heartfelt and multifaceted romance fiction.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by The New York Times
The article reviews Alex Vernon's biography of Tim O’Brien, highlighting O’Brien's harrowing experiences as a Vietnam War soldier and his subsequent literary career, emphasizing the contrast between his wartime trauma and his poetic storytelling.