Written Reviews

Robert Walser: The Walk

June 10, 2012

Trevor reviews Robert Walser’s The Walk, translated from the German by Christopher Middleton, with Susan Bernofsky. Read the full post.

Junot Díaz: “Monstro”

June 2, 2012

This week’s New Yorker fiction is Junot Díaz’s “Monstro.” Read the full post.

Jane Gardam: Crusoe’s Daughter

June 1, 2012

Trevor reviews Jane Gardam’s Crusoe’s Daughter. Read the full post.

Jennifer Egan: “Black Box”

May 30, 2012

This week’s New Yorker fiction is Jennifer Egan’s “Black Box.” Read the full post.

2012 Orange Prize Winner

May 30, 2012

The winner of the Orange Prize has been announced. Read the full post.

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