As Fiction Uncovered announces its 2012 best of British fiction selection, I review one of the picks, This is Life by Dan Rhodes, alongside another Paris-set novel, You Deserve Nothing by Alexander Maksik. I loved them both, although the latter’s controversial provenance makes for a complicated reading experience.
Emma Garman
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Who couldn’t use an Odd Fellows Shaving Mug? I should think it would be popular among the youngsters in North Brooklyn.
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“Memoir’s not an easy form. It’s not for beginners, which is unfortunate, as it is where many people do begin. It’s hard for beginners to accept that...”
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Jersey Shore, season 7.
Featuring:
Chris Christie as Snooki.
Prince Harry as The Situation.
Sandy survivors as random clubgoers at Karma.
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Spy gear! The best part is the spy wigs of course; so curious about what they actually looked like on him. They seem… unlikely but maybe were...
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Watch out people, it’s time for Angry Drunk Dana. Pray that the email addressed to you (and 20 others, cc’d) remains in Drafts. FEAR HER WRATH and...
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This photo, ca. 2002 (maybe 2001?), was taken at a really happening party. I was probably hamming it up for the photo, but I don’t remember it being...
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“Her eyes were ocular globes. They were situated in the orbital cavities. Inside them was the vitreous humor, which was a transparent jelly; on the...”
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“An event that you can still only refer to as The Great Friendster Debacle of ‘05. It’s like reverse fingering all over again.”
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D.C. — not at a hotel, but at a good friend’s home. The place wafts of comforting Indian food, and I’m drinking ginger peach green tea. Waiting for...
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Hey look it’s me looking drunk and adorbs.
