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A review by aftaerglows
How to Read Now by Elaine Castillo
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8.5/10
this book isn't exactly what i expected: it's less about literary criticism and more about critical thinking and politics. the author says the title should be 'how to dismantle your entire critical apparatus', though it doesn't directly teach you: it urges you to do the work and read the world around you with an observant eye. it's a wonderful work on so many levels, even though it's a bit chaotic in the middle and some essays are definitely better than others.
this book isn't exactly what i expected: it's less about literary criticism and more about critical thinking and politics. the author says the title should be 'how to dismantle your entire critical apparatus', though it doesn't directly teach you: it urges you to do the work and read the world around you with an observant eye. it's a wonderful work on so many levels, even though it's a bit chaotic in the middle and some essays are definitely better than others.