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My Pulitzer Prize Reads

A collection of my thoughts and reviews on Pulitzer Prize winning books.

2026

“Angel Down” by Daniel Kraus: A Brutal WWI Masterpiece

“Angel Down” by Daniel Kraus: A Brutal WWI Masterpiece

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2015

‘All the Light We Cannot See’: A Review of Connection & Human Spirit

‘All the Light We Cannot See’: A Review of Connection & Human Spirit

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2008

‘The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao’ Analysis: Identity, Imperialism & Fukú

‘The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao’ Analysis: Identity, Imperialism & Fukú

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2007

Love in the Apocalypse: Unpacking the Themes of McCarthy’s ‘The Road’

Love in the Apocalypse: Unpacking the Themes of McCarthy’s ‘The Road’

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2001

Why ‘Kavalier & Clay’ is the Ultimate Novel of the Golden Age of Comics

Why ‘Kavalier & Clay’ is the Ultimate Novel of the Golden Age of Comics

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1998

The Golden Child & The Swede: A Personal Reflection on ‘American Pastoral’

The Golden Child & The Swede: A Personal Reflection on ‘American Pastoral’

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1997

Why Frank McCourt Refuses to Judge His Parents in ‘Angela’s Ashes’

Why Frank McCourt Refuses to Judge His Parents in ‘Angela’s Ashes’

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1989

The Art of the Ordinary: Reviewing ‘Breathing Lessons’

The Art of the Ordinary: Reviewing ‘Breathing Lessons’

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1988

The Loving Horror of Toni Morrison’s ‘Beloved’: A Beautifully Grotesque Masterpiece

The Loving Horror of Toni Morrison’s ‘Beloved’: A Beautifully Grotesque Masterpiece

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1987

The Burden of Leadership: Analyzing ‘Bearing the Cross’ by David Garrow

The Burden of Leadership: Analyzing ‘Bearing the Cross’ by David Garrow

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1975

‘The Killer Angels’ Review: A Masterpiece on the Human Condition

‘The Killer Angels’ Review: A Masterpiece on the Human Condition

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1972

Beyond the Frontier: Why Lyman Ward is the Real Subject of ‘Angle of Repose’

Beyond the Frontier: Why Lyman Ward is the Real Subject of ‘Angle of Repose’

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1960

How America Dies: A Warning from Allen Drury’s ‘Advise and Consent’

How America Dies: A Warning from Allen Drury’s ‘Advise and Consent’

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1956

Hell on Earth: Why MacKinlay Kantor’s ‘Andersonville’ is a Brilliant Struggle

Hell on Earth: Why MacKinlay Kantor’s ‘Andersonville’ is a Brilliant Struggle

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1952

‘The Caine Mutiny’ Analysis: Leadership, Humanity & Captain Queeg

‘The Caine Mutiny’ Analysis: Leadership, Humanity & Captain Queeg

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1947

Survivor or Accomplice? The Moral Ambiguity of ‘All The King’s Men’

Survivor or Accomplice? The Moral Ambiguity of ‘All The King’s Men’

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1945

‘A Bell for Adano’ Review: Why We Need More Leaders Like Major Joppolo

‘A Bell for Adano’ Review: Why We Need More Leaders Like Major Joppolo

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1940

Why ‘The Grapes of Wrath’ Should Piss You Off: A Review

Why ‘The Grapes of Wrath’ Should Piss You Off: A Review

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1928

‘The Bridge of San Luis Rey’ Analysis: Love, Fate, and God’s Judgment

‘The Bridge of San Luis Rey’ Analysis: Love, Fate, and God’s Judgment

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1926

The Cost of Idealism: Why Martin Arrowsmith is Relatable, Not Admirable

The Cost of Idealism: Why Martin Arrowsmith is Relatable, Not Admirable

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1924

Old World vs. New: Why the Ending of ‘The Able McLaughlins’ Falls Short

Old World vs. New: Why the Ending of ‘The Able McLaughlins’ Falls Short

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1922

Why ‘Alice Adams’ Matters: Escaping the Shackles of High Society

Why ‘Alice Adams’ Matters: Escaping the Shackles of High Society

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1921

Arduous but Insightful: A Brutally Honest Review of ‘The Age of Innocence’

Arduous but Insightful: A Brutally Honest Review of ‘The Age of Innocence’

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