The Layered Interpretations of “Brood” – Chicago Review of Books

The Layered Interpretations of “Brood” – Chicago Review of Books

[ad_1] Single word titles always have a shot at perfection, but they are trickier than they seem. They can easily be obvious, boring, or simply irrelevant. Brood, in title alone, assumes its place among the seraphim, taking on a trio of meanings: active wallowing in unhappy thoughts, a mother doing a mother’s job, and a … Read more

The Layered Explorations of Self in “Piranesi” – Chicago Review of Books

The Layered Explorations of Self in “Piranesi” – Chicago Review of Books

[ad_1] Sixteen years after the publication of her breakout novel, Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell, Susanna Clarke’s second novel has arrived. The new novel, Piranesi, bears a family resemblance to its predecessor, sharing its unique creative vision and a detailed approach to the fantastic. Though these features appear in a very different time and place, … Read more