Spring03 – Yale Review of Books

The Crazed book by Ha Jin reviewed by Sophie Pinkham

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Ha Jin's new book, The Crazed, addresses a wide range of philosophical, moral, political, and historical issues, while maintaining a tight plot, lyrical style, and convincing, engaging characters. Jin uses…

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The Autograph Man book by Zadie Smith reviewed by Benita Singh

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In her second novel, The Autograph Man, Zadie Smith tells the story of a man infatuated with fame. Alex-Li Tandem is a collector of autographs, the timeless signatures of individuals…

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The Hazards of Good Breeding book by Jessica Shattuck reviewed by Allie Stielau

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The English writer and literary critic G. K. Chesterton once said, “A child of seven is excited by being told that Tommy opened a door and saw a dragon. But…

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Good Faith book by Jane Smiley reviewed by Tom Isler

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You can learn a lot about the gay gene discourse from the title of Robert Alan Brookey's new book. Specifically, two things deserve note: “invention” as the recurring process by…

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Baudolino book by Umberto Eco reviewed by Jennifer Stock

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In a time of disaster one can always revert to storytelling. At least that's the tradition that Boccaccio hands down to us, and Umberto Eco, ever mindful of the past,…

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Natasha’s Dance: A Cultural History of Russia book by Orlando Figes reviewed by Katherine Poltorak

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An exhibit at the Russian Museum in St. Petersburg is called Dvoe, or “Twosome.” It pairs paintings and sculptures to suggest dualities in Russian art: East vs. West, peasant vs.…

The Crazed book by Ha Jin reviewed by Sophie Pinkham

The Autograph Man book by Zadie Smith reviewed by Benita Singh

The Hazards of Good Breeding book by Jessica Shattuck reviewed by Allie Stielau

Good Faith book by Jane Smiley reviewed by Tom Isler

Baudolino book by Umberto Eco reviewed by Jennifer Stock

Natasha’s Dance: A Cultural History of Russia book by Orlando Figes reviewed by Katherine Poltorak

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