A Deeply Layered Novel About Masculinity
Chang-rae Lee’s new novel examines a young man’s attempt to be tough—and its far-reaching consequences.
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Marlon James Returns to Realism, and to Jamaica
In his new novel, gay men struggle to escape violence in Kingston.
Hard-Luck Men in Hardscrabble Towns
In Richard Russo’s novels, the American dream feels like a cruel joke.
What if Freud Was Right?
A neuroscientist dares to argue that old-fashioned psychoanalysis holds the key to curing mental illness.
The Most Interesting Part of Your Life
Forget starting over. In Valeria Luiselli’s new novel, it’s the messy middle of life that counts.
A Novel About the Benefits—And Costs—Of Being a Rebel
Dave Eggers’s career has long balanced two major impulses. In his new book, he lets them wrestle on the page.
The Crisis That Novelists Can’t Handle
Amitav Ghosh believes that climate change requires rethinking the novel. His new work of fiction fails that standard.
J. D. Vance’s New Book Wasn’t Meant to Be Read
Why does Communion exist?
Punctuation: A Generational Divide
Can parents ever learn to text like their kids? Should they even try?
Can Tennis Survive Its New Golden Age?
The next generation of elite players has arrived. On the court, they are delivering astonishing play. Off the court, they aren’t entirely happy.