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tildahlia's review
3.0
I'm actually a bit embarrassed to admit this, but this is the first time I've read Meanjin. I bit the bullet this year and took out a subscription, and I'd be lying if I said I wasn't a bit underwhelmed?
This edition was heading straight for two stars but was saved by a few fantastic pieces. Alice Bishop's essay on gender dynamics in disaster management and recovery was the standout. Other enjoyable reads were Rundle's take on Trump, Emma Froggatt's analysis on the rise of the confessional and Alexis Wright's piece on Aboriginal identity and who holds the pen. Hopefully the next edition takes it up a notch.
This edition was heading straight for two stars but was saved by a few fantastic pieces. Alice Bishop's essay on gender dynamics in disaster management and recovery was the standout. Other enjoyable reads were Rundle's take on Trump, Emma Froggatt's analysis on the rise of the confessional and Alexis Wright's piece on Aboriginal identity and who holds the pen. Hopefully the next edition takes it up a notch.
avrilhj's review
4.0
Dennis Altman on the politics of sexuality; Katharine Murphy on her daughter washing her hair; Arnold Zable on the life of Sonia Lizaron. This edition of Meanjin is worth the cover price for these three pieces alone. And there’s so much more good stuff!
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