A review by hein
No Judgment: Essays by Lauren Oyler

funny reflective medium-paced

5.0

When I’m reading Lauren Oyler, there’s nowhere I’d rather be. Her essay on gossip ("Embarrassment, Panic, Opprobrium, Job Loss, Etc.") takes a million brilliantly sharp corners. 

Her incredibly honest, maddeningly clever exploration of life as an artsy-American-in-Berlin, "Why Do You Live Here?" explains why expats like her desperately distinguish themselves from tourists: "Tourists harsh the vibe." 

She titles her piece about online reviews and book criticism “My Perfect Opinions,” and she’s not wrong.