The mean book review is enjoying a renaissance. Every time a new epic takedown drops, literary New York stops working to join the pile-on. What’s the function of this ritual? To get to the bottom of this new culture of hostility, Pioneer Works Broadcast sits down with two author-critics who’ve experienced both sides of the violence: Lauren Oyler and Brandon Taylor. Moderated by Hannah Baer.
Date Broadcast:
Sunday, December 8, 2024
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