It encourages the reader to use a word a day. It contains many words I knew but also a lot of very obscure ones that would be quite hard to introduce into a conversation.
Joyce Carol Oates is one of my favourite authors. I have read nearly every book this prolific writer has written. A compelling but uncomfortable read - especially for a teacher because it describes a predatory teacher hiding in plain sight.
Spookily reminiscent of what we know about the Tom Phillips case. An uneasy read but a page turner.
A brilliant read. It gives great perspective on how she developed her value system and is a very interesting account of her time in power.
This is not an easy read but it is compelling. It explores abuse and its effect in 4 different narratives.
Enjoyable if you have been a reader of Vanity Fair or if you are interested in long form journalism. Tina is a name dropper & has met many of the most famous politicians, writers and luminaries of the last 4 -5 decades.
A very interesting account which touches briefly on his childhood but concentrates mainly on his time as a journalist then editor of Vanity Fair.