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5 Must-Read Critiques and Reviews of the Week

5 Must-Read Critiques and Reviews of the Week

This week’s standout criticism features Scaachi Koul on Lena Dunham’s "Famesick," Leora Tanenbaum on Rosa Campbell’s "The Woman That Taught the World to Orgasm And Then Disappeared," and more.

Apr 16, 2026 5 min
Navigating the Cultural Crossroads

Navigating the Cultural Crossroads

Bathed in the ethereal light of a glowing sphere, Dasho reflects on the nature of distant societies, questioning whether those in unfamiliar realms share our fundamental human experience.

Apr 15, 2026 5 min
A Hairy Style: A Journey for Love

A Hairy Style: A Journey for Love

To meet the self-proclaimed hairiest girl in North America, one man sold his possessions and hitched across the country, arriving at her doorstep with an unforgettable speech.

Apr 15, 2026 5 min
The Snow Globe Theory of Short Fiction

The Snow Globe Theory of Short Fiction

Reflecting on my time teaching in the Brown Creative Writing MFA program, I explore the boundless potential and wonder I encountered in my former student, Nora Lange.

Apr 14, 2026 5 min