The Quarterly Conversation has spoken highly of The Story About the Story (Tin House Books, October 1, 2009), J.C. Hallman's latest effort. The preface to that book appeared as an essay in The Quarterly Conversation.
"Narcissus moments are few and far between, so when you do finally find one you must seize it. There you are, another tepid afternoon reading through the chaff of so many clueless critics—and then suddenly you see your twin bubbling in the current. This guy knows how to write about books! You feel that tinge of excitement. It is a beautiful moment. You are falling in love.
This roughly describes our collective experience when we read J.C. Hallman’s essay serialized in this issue. Quite plainly, we were taken aback by how precisely the author had laid out our own aspirations for criticism in this magazine. The piece, in our humble opinion, points toward an educated, unpretentious form of literary critique that serves both literature and the everyday reader."
Hallman will be part of LPR's InDigest 1207 Reading Series on Wed, October 7th. The event begins at 6PM in The Gallery Bar and features a variety of drink specials. Admission is FREE. Details on the event can be found HERE.
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