Summary
Highlights
Introduction00:00:03
Introduction to the video on October 1st, marking the start of Victober and a discussion of recently finished books.
Monsters: A Fan's Dilemma00:00:38
A review of 'Monsters' by Claire Dederer, exploring the ethics of separating art from the artist. The reviewer found the beginning strong but ultimately felt the book lacked depth and felt anti-feminist in its conclusion.
Women in the Picture00:05:41
A review of 'Women in the Picture' by Catherine McCormack. The reviewer highly recommends this insightful exploration of how women are depicted in art, praising its in-depth feminist analysis.
Wound by Oksana Vasiakina00:08:12
A review of the autobiographical novel 'Wound' by Oksana Vasiakina, which focuses on grief and a road trip to bury her mother's ashes. While the first part was excellent, the reviewer felt the later sections lacked focus.
Current Reads and Ongoing Projects00:11:46
A brief check-in on 'The Book of the City of Ladies' by Christine de Pizan, which is being postponed due to time constraints, and initial thoughts on 'Yellowface' by R.F. Kuang, noting strong premises but issues with pacing.
Victober Kick-off00:15:48
The start of Victober with the selection of 'John Halifax, Gentleman' by Dinah Maria Mulock Craik, a 19th-century novel the reviewer is excited to read.