A Guy Thing
In "Stiffed," Susan Faludi attempts to prove that the '90s man is in the midst of a collective identity crisis brought on by society's emphasis on looks, power, and stardom. [11-15-99]
Megan Harlan, THE BOSTON PHOENIX
Growing Pains
Lynda Barry's "Cruddy" is a stunningly good coming-of-age novel. [10-18-99]
Megan Harlan, THE BOSTON PHOENIX
Physical Examination
In "The Male Body," Susan Bordo takes a long, hard (ahem) look at her subject. [07-05-99]
Megan Harlan, THE BOSTON PHOENIX
Wedding Blows
Suzanne Finnamore's "Otherwise Engaged" is a pre-nup joyride. [05-10-99]
Megan Harlan, THE BOSTON PHOENIX
The Old World
Esther Freud's "Summer at Gaglow" owes more to Jane Austen than to great-grandfather Sigmund. [05-11-98]
Megan Harlan, THE BOSTON PHOENIX
Notorious
Elizabeth Wurtzel's "Bitch" can't decide whether uppity women should be considered role models, or cautionary tales, or both. [04-13-98]
Megan Harlan, THE BOSTON PHOENIX
Bug Out
Victor Pelevin's "The Life of Insects" and Bernard Werber's "Empire of the Ants" reveal bug life in translation. [03-16-98]
Megan Harlan, THE BOSTON PHOENIX
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