Written Reviews

John Williams: Butcher’s Crossing

May 11, 2010

Trevor reviews John Williams’s 1960 novel, Butcher’s Crossing. Read the full post.

Nathan Englander: “Free Fruit for Young Widows”

May 10, 2010

This week’s New Yorker fiction is Nathan Englander’s “Free Fruit for Young Widows.” Read the full post.

Edith Wharton: Ethan Frome

May 7, 2010

Trevor reviews Edith Wharton’s 1911 novel, Ethan Frome. Read the full post.

Dagoberto Gilb: “Uncle Rock”

May 3, 2010

This week’s New Yorker fiction is Dagoberto Gilb’s “Uncle Rock.” Read the full post.

Michael Frayn: Spies

May 3, 2010

Trevor reviews Michael Frayn’s Spies. Read the full post.

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