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Posts published by “Madison Heller”

Bad Girls: autofiction in translation

I am currently taking a class in Latin American Fiction, and recently we read Bad Girls by Camilla Sosa Villada. It’s a translated autofiction about Camilla’s time as a transwoman and sexworker in Argentina.

A spooky season speculative read

The Book Eaters by Sunyi Dean has been on my TBR list for a very long time. And with us being in the throes of spooky season, it only seemed fitting.

Review of The Yiddish Policemen’s Union

The Yiddish Policemen’s Union by Michael Chabon is a terribly fascinating book. I had heard about it a few years ago, but the specifics have been lost to memory.

A review of R.F. Kuang’s Katabasis

At some point or another, everyone has thought of school as hell. Katabasis takes that sentiment and brings it to an entirely new level.

Twelve Angry Men

This past weekend, I was home spending time with my family, and for my younger sister this was a godsend. Between the two of us, I have always been the “reader,” meanwhile there is nothing she would like to do less.

The Cat in the Hat falls flat

The Cat in the Hat is trite and derived, But the truth, my friend, is it’s the worst book for bedtime, deprived.

A reflection of My Year of Rest and Relaxation

My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh is so commonly listed under standard lists of edgy or dark fiction recommendations that when I first picked it up a couple of years ago, I thought there was no way I would enjoy it.

When the Angels Left the Old Country

It is great to be back at school after winter break. I personally had a wonderful time spending time with my family and friends during the holiday season.