[Joseph Rauch]

Reviews

Reviews

Our reviews debate and explore what defines the quality of a piece, whether it’s a book, film or stage production. We also analyze the work to determine its place in culture and politics.

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‘Set Boundaries, Find Peace’ Review: A Great Place to Start
‘Set Boundaries, Find Peace’ Review: A Great Place to Start
“Boundaries will set you free.”

“Boundaries will set you free.”

short fiction reviews
‘The Yellow Wallpaper’ Review: A Woman’s Descent into Madness
‘The Yellow Wallpaper’ Review: A Woman’s Descent into Madness
A powerful, surreal and haunting tale of male domination and early attitudes toward mental illness, the central themes stayed with me long after I finished the last page.
Written by Eleanor Jones
novel reviews
‘Wild Dark Shore’ Review: Island Thriller Meets Climate Activism
‘Wild Dark Shore’ Review: Island Thriller Meets Climate Activism
Whether you like literary fiction, environmental stories, thrillers or tragic romance, you’ll likely find “Wild Dark Shore” a worthwhile read.
Written by Susan Dawson-Cook
nonfiction book reviews
‘The Western Canon’ Review: Is Western Literature Actually the Best?
‘The Western Canon’ Review: Is Western Literature Actually the Best?
Starting with Shakespeare and bringing the book to a close with Beckett, Harold Bloom takes the reader through the centuries.
Written by JM Albandoz
nonfiction book reviews
‘War Is a Force That Gives Us Meaning’ Review: Love Is Not Enough
‘War Is a Force That Gives Us Meaning’ Review: Love Is Not Enough
One person who needs to read this book is Pete Hegseth, with an open mind.
Written by Charles Holmes

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About The Rauch Review

About The Rauch Review

The Rauch Review is a publication and literary journal that explores the intersection of literature and politics, often from a populist perspective.

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