A very thorough (worthy of film/movie basis) of one of America's best, little-known, and admittedly tragic authors. Excellent honesty.

Always talked about, but never read. Now I understand that writing cannot become much better than this.

All the gory details of marriage gone sour: first mutually, then from the wife and finally from the man. Maybe only interesting for those divorced.

Everyone deserves to laugh with Lazlo. This is the 3rd book I have read from him, and it was more fun than the others, even though the concept was no longer fresh.

This one tops the list of Wolfe for me: at least until now. The peaks and troughs of the city, love, career and self-confidence.

Incredibly adult themes mixed with coming of age themes in grand Wolfe fashion.

Like many DeLillo books: heavy on representational themes (paranoia, seclusion, fame, the individual amidst trasactions). Great themes, but somewhat longwinded for its purpose.

Tales of perversion but also of extreme individualism.

After Underworld, my pick for the "must read" from this author. Great insights into the power of the written word vs. terrorism.

Wonderful narratives: like reading stories in translation without the translation. Asian culture becomes an open book with this American's pen.

Some of these are long-winded essays without much clear thrust. But some of the observations of Franzen are very close to my own. And for that reason it was enjoyable: knowing that I am not alone.

From the treasure trove known as Sherwood Anderson this collection of stories is the career-spanning anthology I have been looking for.

Gertrude Stein was a tutor and a networker for so many. There's that, some history, some self-praise, and some famous appearances in this book...but a little bit shallow for my taste.