Written Reviews

The Eclipse Viewer Episode 28: Silent Ozu — Three Crime Dramas

May 19, 2015

David and Trevor are back with The Eclipse Viewer 28: Silent Ozu — Three Crime Dramas. Read the full post and get the link to the podcast.

Dorthe Nors: “The Freezer Chest”

May 18, 2015

This week’s New Yorker fiction is Dorthe Nors’ “The Freezer Chest,” translated from the Danish by Misha Hoekstra. Come in and join the discussion. Read the full post.

Henry James: “Louisa Pallant”

May 14, 2015

Simon continues his series of posts on the great Henry James by focusing on “Louisa Pallant,” “a little masterpiece of concision.” Read the full review.

Michelle Huneven: Off Course

May 13, 2015

Lori reviews Michelle Huneven’s 2014 novel, Off Course. Read the full post.

Justin Taylor: “So You’re Just What, Gone?”

May 11, 2015

This week’s New Yorker fiction is Justin Taylor’s “So You’re Just What, Gone?” Come join in the discussion. Read the full post.

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