Author Archives for Sam

52/52: The Liminal Zone, by Junji Ito

September 25, 2022 8:13 pm Published by Comments Off on 52/52: The Liminal Zone, by Junji Ito

Ito’s recent story collections lack the verve of his earlier work, I think I know why. His greatest works—Uzumaki and... View Article


52/52: Arson Plus, by Dashiell Hammett

September 7, 2022 7:52 pm Published by Comments Off on 52/52: Arson Plus, by Dashiell Hammett

This was Hammett’s first published short story featuring his long-running detective, the Contintental Op. It’s not an amazing story—a bit... View Article


52/52: With, by Donald Harington

September 5, 2022 2:10 pm Published by Comments Off on 52/52: With, by Donald Harington

I should apologize to @girouzziinsta—she’s asked me to read this for years and I delayed. What a mistake. Harington is... View Article


52/52: White Tears, by Hari Kunzru

August 17, 2022 9:57 am Published by Comments Off on 52/52: White Tears, by Hari Kunzru

A ghost story about record collecting, cultural appropriation, mental illness, trustafarians, and more. A great concept, with some compelling literary... View Article