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From #BookTok to Goodreads, Novelist Brandon Taylor on Why Literary Criticism Is Broken
Into It: A Vulture Podcast with Sam Sanders
The Current State of Book Criticism
This chapter delves into the current state of book criticism, discussing issues such as the emphasis on argument-driven writing, the absence of original ideas, and the impact of the internet on book discourse. The hosts analyze a specific book review that highlights the flaws in contemporary criticism and explore the expectations placed on authors in the digital age.
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