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A dramatic, vividly detailed reconstruction of a little-known aspect of the Vietnam War. Full review >
MARCH 19, 2019
A black Bridget Jones, perfectly of the moment. Full review >
MAY 5, 2009
For most of the wild story’s running time, however, every sentence crackles with enough baleful energy to fuel a whole town... Full review >
SEPT. 19, 2023
A stunning, engaging subversion of the Bundy myth—and the true-crime genre. Full review >
AUG. 13, 2019
A quiet tale that considers the way small, human connections can disrupt the callous powers of authority. Full review >
MAY 30, 2023
A taut, gripping yarn. Not for the weak-kneed. Full review >
NOV. 11, 2014
Remarkable, revelatory and not to be missed. Full review >
JUNE 27, 2023
A sensational new entry in the burgeoning millennial-novel genre. Full review >
MARCH 10, 2020
A triumph. Full review >
JUNE 6, 2017
For all the darkness and even ugliness displayed, the characters’ loyalty, love, and struggle for redemption grip the reader... Full review >
MAY 2, 2023
Escape to the lakefront with this entertaining romance. Full review >
JUNE 7, 2002
A melodrama with brains and heart to match its killer plot. Full review >
SEPT. 8, 2009
Profane and profound by turns—not for everyone, but Cave still knows how to command an audience. Full review >
OCT. 4, 2006
A sprawling, anecdotal saga in which the whole, as usual with Winslow (The Power of the Dog, 2005, etc.), is less than the... Full review >
MAY 16, 2023
An extraordinary achievement and an essential life of the iconic warrior for social justice. Full review >
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