Trick Mirror: Reflections on Self-Delusion by Jia Tolentino is a collection of essays published in 2019. The essays are a mix of autobiographical musings and cultural criticism. Tolentino is primarily a journalist, though she’s also written fiction. I went into Tolentino’s book not knowing what to expect. I think we live in a time over-saturated with memoirs and collections of essays. I’ve been burned before, but Trick Mirror is honestly great! Tolentino finds a way to achieve some great humor while maintaining a sense of journalism. […]
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Trick Mirror: Reflections on Self-Delusion by Jia Tolentino