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No Judgment
Essays
Book • 2024
No Judgment is Lauren Oyler’s first collection of essays, which delves into various aspects of modern culture.
The book covers topics such as the impact of gossip in our highly communicative society, the proliferation of autofiction, the prevalence of vulnerability, and Oyler’s own experiences with anxiety.
Her essays are characterized by their sharp, addictive, and expansive yet personal prose, drawing comparisons to iconic writers like Susan Sontag, Pauline Kael, and Terry Castle.
Oyler’s work is a testament to her inimitable wit and her quest to understand how we shape the world through culture, making it a significant contribution to cultural criticism.
The book covers topics such as the impact of gossip in our highly communicative society, the proliferation of autofiction, the prevalence of vulnerability, and Oyler’s own experiences with anxiety.
Her essays are characterized by their sharp, addictive, and expansive yet personal prose, drawing comparisons to iconic writers like Susan Sontag, Pauline Kael, and Terry Castle.
Oyler’s work is a testament to her inimitable wit and her quest to understand how we shape the world through culture, making it a significant contribution to cultural criticism.
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Mentioned by Stephen Dubner as a collection of essays exploring themes of internet culture and mental health.
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