Books by Janet Levine
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JANET LEVINE BLOG: NYJB REVIEW: Long Black Veil: A Novel
The strongest parts of the book occur when Boylan writes from the point of view of the trans character who finds marginal redemption. This is not surprising as Boylan herself is trans and her character’s experience rings powerfully true.
JANET LEVINE BLOG: NYJB REVIEW: Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood
Trevor Noah’s autobiography of his childhood and adolescence in this perilous, shifting landscape cleverly avoids polemical statements and moral platitudes. The very facts of how he learns to navigate the political currents swirling around him provides vivid commentary on those challenging times for South Africa.
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