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How to End a Novel

Posted on April 17, 2012

One of the main complaints that I could imagine readers had for Freedom was it’s seemingly abrupt ending. After following the Berglunds and their friends for just over five hundred pages -in the paperback version of course– the story ends … Continue reading →

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The Submission: Fear

Posted on March 15, 2012

After reading much of “the Submission” by Amy Waldman, the part that stands out the most to me (for some reason) is the way in which the architect is treated in the airport. Part of this may be due to … Continue reading →

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A Postmodern Super Bowl Hangover

Posted on February 6, 2012

There is only one time a year where people come together to watch a sporting event for completely pointless reasons. As a very extreme and loud sports fan, I give myself an excuse for watching the “Big Game”. However, it … Continue reading →

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Franzen “Why Bother”

Posted on January 9, 2012

In Franzen’s essay “Why Bother”, the one quote that stood out the most to me was one at the very beginning of the peice. He says, “the novelist has more and more to say to the reader who has less … Continue reading →

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