Ivy Compton-Burnett: A House and Its Head
Here are some of my thoughts on Ivy Compton-Burnett’s 1935 novel A House and Its Head, a biting, dialogue-driven domestic drama that left me rattled—in the best (and worst) ways.
Agatha Christie: And Then There Were None
I just finished reading Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None for the fourth time, and I still love it.
Graciliano Ramos: São Bernardo
NYRB Classics recently published a new translation of Graciliano Ramos's second novel, São Bernardo, a captivating look at an insecure man trying to hold onto his power.
Agatha Christie: Death on the Nile
I have some few thoughts on my least favorite Agatha Christie book, to date, but I hope some of you can point me in a better direction.
William Maxwell: They Came Like Swallows
After nearly a decade, I return to the work of William Maxwell. They Came Like Swallows is Maxwell's second novel and often listed as one of his masterpieces alongside So Long, See You Tomorrow. Here are my thoughts.
Osamu Dazai: Schoolgirl
Trevor reviews Osamu Dazai's Schoolgirl, translated from the Japanese by Allison Markin Powell. Read the full post.
Joseph Roth: The Leviathan
Trevor reviews Joseph Roth's The Leviathan, translated from the Germany by Michael Hofmann. Read the full post.
John O’Hara: Appointment in Samarra
Trevor reviews John O'Hara's Appointment in Samarra. Read the full post.
William Maxwell: Bright Center of Heaven
Trevor reviews William Maxwell's debut novel, Bright Center of Heaven. Read the full post.
P.G. Wodehouse: The Code of the Woosters
Trevor reviews P.G. Wodehouse's The Code of the Woosters. Read the full post.