By Mark Oppenheimer
Lillian Hellman was brilliant, courageous and, above all, interesting, a new book reveals. Hate her if you must, but don’t reduce her, writes Mark Oppenheimer.
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By Mark Oppenheimer
Shalom Auslander’s major theme in his new novel is the burden of the Jewish past. There is no symbol of that burden more powerful than Anne Frank.
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By Mark Oppenheimer
Kim Kardashian has no particular talent, yet she is one of the most recognized people on the planet. Joseph Epstein’s new book explains how gossip became so powerful.
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By Mark Oppenheimer
Lee Siegel argues in his new book that American society is not as serious as it used be. But he spends more time provoking readers with cheap potshots than offering a clear narrative.
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By Mark Oppenheimer
Former New Yorker editor Robert Gottlieb’s new collection of book reviews is a pleasure to read, but should dish more dirt, Mark Oppenheimer writes.
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