Sloane Crosley’s The Clasp: Like A Sequel to The Rules of Attraction

While all of Bret Easton Ellis’ novels apart from American Psycho are either unknown or underlooked by the general public, the influence of his other narratives is evident in everything from Tamas Dobozy’s “Field Recordings” (a Lunar Park style of writing oneself into the story) to Zoolander (Glamorama). Thus, it comes as no shock that Sloane Crosley’s third novel and first work of bona fide … Continue reading Sloane Crosley’s The Clasp: Like A Sequel to The Rules of Attraction

The Raincoat and the Camaro By Tom Harper

The first time I saw her, mildly buck teeth, pouty lips, cleft chin, dishwater red hair, a light behind the sapphire eyes, the middle buttons of her blouse were pulled taut, hinting at underwear beneath, and a sturdy behind. We talked about music. Revealing the power of music, if only spoken of. “All country songs seem to be about getting drunk, cheating and getting your … Continue reading The Raincoat and the Camaro By Tom Harper