Observing the Duality of American Issues in “Witness” – Chicago Review of Books

Observing the Duality of American Issues in “Witness” – Chicago Review of Books

[ad_1] Much has been said in recent years about “witness literature,” writing that can feel like a blend of reporting and lyrical prose, bringing poetic attention to headline news topics that are often painful, tragic, and complex. By extension, witness literature can provide healing to the writer and the reader. It may even potentially create … Read more

Duality, Complexity, and the Architecture of a Story in “Consent” – Chicago Review of Books

Duality, Complexity, and the Architecture of a Story in “Consent” – Chicago Review of Books

[ad_1] Annabel Lyon, an award-winning writer first hailed for her short stories, and later for her work in both YA fiction and historical fiction, continues to find new ways to broaden her reach in her latest novel Consent, which draws from both literary fiction as well as the thriller. Consent might be closest to Lyon’s … Read more