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I used to measure my level of boredom by how tempted I was to read the poems in the New Yorker. I finally brought myself to read the fiction, at least.
by analog31 2y ago
I used to measure my level of boredom by how tempted I was to read the poems in the New Yorker. I finally brought myself to read the fiction, at least.
- PaulHoule 2y agoThe fiction comes across as "post-woke white folks who want to read like Haruhi Murakami" which isn't too bad because it is "post-woke" (e.g. has a little bit of self-awareness)
- analog31 2y agoDamn, I've barely even caught up with woke.
- defrost 2y agoFor your interest and consideration, Twue Vogon Poetry. Written by a mining billionaire, attached to a 30 tonne rock, dropped outside central HQ, entirely serious, completely unaware, mere conventions of speeling, granma, and sensibility tossed asunder. Enjoy (?) https://www.businessinsider.com/everyone-is-laughing-at-australias-richest-persons-ode-to-mining-2012-2 https://www.businessinsider.com/everyone-is-laughing-at-aust...
- spondylosaurus 2y agoEven as a short story fan, I haven't been impressed by the New Yorker's fiction lately, but there's good stuff in the archives. And the occasional new George Saunders piece, which tend to be pretty good, if not great.