“All Summer Long” is a story that—on the surface—appears to be nothing more than the tale of summer revelers in Northern Michigan, but the incredibly clever Kid Rock masterfully weaves a darker, more sinister story in the background.
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The Novelty of the Non-Novel: A Reflection on House of Leaves and Its Nontraditional Contradictions
There are some books that are better read standing up—others that are best digested lying in bed. There are few books, however, that are best enjoyed in front of a mirror at 3 o’clock in the morning. For anyone who has read Mark Z. Danielewski’s House of Leaves, this image might seem familiar—it may even reflect their own experience reading it for the first time.
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Misguided Bookstores and Scornful Critics: The Importance of Horror in Literature
Fear is one of the greatest motivators in existence, so why should the genre that employs it the most be the most disdained?
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The Monster Behind the Monsters: H.P. Lovecraft and the Search for a Divide Between the Art and the Artist
Written by Alex Taylor As all fans of H.P. Lovecraft know, liking and enjoying his work is often paradoxical. Reading and discussing his stories is an exercise in both enthusiasm and restraint—praise and deprecation. Being a Lovecraft fan is at once an exciting entryway into a mysterious mythos and an indefensible position. While the indescribable…
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