Changing the Narrative: The Responsibilities of Writers in a Time of Crisis
Writers have been and continue to be a voice of the people. In a time of constant communication,...
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Nick Sweeney
The Syntax of Bravery: A Review of The Wake by Paul Kingsnorth
The Wake By Paul Kingsnorth Graywolf Press, 2015 384 pages, $16.00 Reviewed by Nick Sweeney Paul Kingsnorth’s novel The Wake is an achievement in history, in language, and in punishing the readers in the best way possible. For...
Read MoreA CHOICE OF MONSTEROUS EXPECTATIONS: A Review of The New and Improved Romie Futch by Julia Elliot
The New and Improved Romie Futch By Julia Elliot Tin House Books, 2015 388 pages, $15.95 Reviewed by Nick Sweeney There’s something about seeing an animal have the space to maneuver. Seeing a bird in a cage or a fish in a tank,...
Read MoreLosing Focus to Gain Focus: A Review of The Guild of Saint Cooper by Shya Scanlon
The Guild of Saint Cooper By Shya Scanlon Dzanc Books, May 2015 414 pages, $14.95 Reviewed by Nick Sweeney If you could go back in time to change history, would you go? If you did, how would you know you succeeded? Wouldn’t the...
Read MoreHow I Stopped Worrying and Just Appreciated My Nuclear Family A Review of Uncle Anton’s Atomic Bomb by Ian Woollen
Uncle Anton’s Atomic Bomb By Ian Woollen Coffeetown Press, September 2014 406 pages, $18.95 Reviewed by Nick Sweeney For many, the Cold War is considered a blip in history, in a world very different from the one we are in...
Read MoreThe AR Reading List
An ongoing assortment of books by contributors, staff, and books we've featured in reviews.
