The Cheapness of Luxury
In Yasmin Zaher’s new novel, the promise of exclusivity is a facade.
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In Yasmin Zaher’s new novel, the promise of exclusivity is a facade.
Hari Kunzru’s new novel deflates the idea of an artistic life as a noble pursuit.
In an age of precarious labor, not every life amounts to a satisfying story.
These titles self-consciously aim to grab their reader’s attention.