That's how I described Daniel Brook's prose style in my review of The Trap.
I'd say the same description applies to his review of Gregory Clark's A Farewell to Alms in the latest Nation. Go read it. It's priceless.
The Rise of a New Left
“An engrossing, behind-the-scenes account of our decade’s breakout political movement.” –Atossa Araxia Abrahamian
For a limited time, when you donate $30 or more to support In These Times, we’ll send you a copy of the new book, The Rise of a New Left: How Young Radicals Are Shaping the Future of American Politics, by Raina Lipsitz.
Brian Cook was an editor at In These Times from 2003 to 2009. He now works on the editorial staff of Playboy magazine.
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