Elder Care: On Alexandra Chang’s ‘Tomb Sweeping’
The most affecting thematic thread in 'Tomb Sweeping' is that of intergenerational bonds.
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For Kate Zambreno, Playthings Are Profound
Often, Zambreno’s fascination with her daughters’ toys verges on aesthetic admiration.
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Getting Ahead: On Emma Cline’s ‘The Guest’
An interloper amid the wealthy, Alex both witnesses and tampers with the tableau of idle luxury.
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Tangled Muses: On Chelsea Martin’s ‘Tell Me I’m an Artist’
The novel telescopes us into Joey’s mind, revealing the depths and limits of her imagination.
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The Shape of Thought: On Emily Hall’s ‘The Longcut’
Hall manages to write a perambulatory novel that, like Zeno’s arrow, stays fixed in one place.
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