5 Book Reviews You Need to Read This Week
Our mixum-gatherum of magnificent reviews this week includes Emma Alpern on Emma Cline’s Switzy, T.M. Brown on Danny McBride’s Thrilling Tales of Modern Men, Sara Collins on Sebastian Barry’s The Newer World, Joy Williams on Lance Richardson’s True Nature, and Tembe Denton-Hurst on
In this week’s curated selection of book reviews, Emma Alpern delves into Emma Cline’s Switzy, Danny McBride’s Thrilling Tales of Modern Men, Sara Collins examines Sebastian Barry’s The Newer World, Joy Williams explores Lance Richardson’s True Nature, and Tembe Denton-Hurst reviews Marlon James’s The Disappearers. All reviews are featured by Book Marks, Lit Hub’s platform for book critiques.
Cline’s Switzy is her ambitious literary endeavor, currently longlisted for the Booker Prize. The story follows David, whose Alzheimer's-inspired memories manifest as disjointed thoughts, punctuated by song lyrics, phrases, and peculiar names. Cline's narrative voice, blending mumbled and looping words, creates an unsettling yet intriguing atmosphere.
While the novel sometimes feels like a puzzle rather than a conventional tale, Cline's deliberate lack of a tidy narrative arc allows for a more ambient and diffuse experience that resonates deeply.
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