April 2015 - Andrew Blackman

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The Flamethrowers by Rachel Kushner: Review

I think I have a problem with over-hyped books. Although the hype is never true, I always end up believing it, and come to…

Cover of Jacks Hill Road

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Jacks Hill Road by Jennifer Grahame

We’ve all driven down one of those streets, haven’t we? One of those streets where the lawns are manicured, the pavements are…

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Ashen on The Immortal: Borges Marathon, Part 27: “Yes, I always appreciate you post on Borges. And as to immortality … 🙂 https://courseofmirrors.com/2026/02/08/thoughts-on-the-one-being/” Feb 22, 20:28
Silvia Cachia on The Immortal: Borges Marathon, Part 27: “Thanks for another entry from Borges. I am always chanting the same, but by Jove this year has to see…” Feb 22, 19:46
Bellezza on Sisters in Yellow by Mieko Kawakami: “Yes. So often I have been too scornful of those who make poor choices. “Don’t they know any better?” I…” Feb 21, 02:38
Andrew Blackman on Sisters in Yellow by Mieko Kawakami: “I can see why, Stefanie – the premise is not immediately appealing – but it’s worth a look!” Feb 20, 16:14
Andrew Blackman on Sisters in Yellow by Mieko Kawakami: “I think one of the strengths of the book is the uncertainty over exactly what happened and who was the…” Feb 20, 16:13