BOOK JACK

Abraham Verghese’s Cutting for Stone is a richly layered literary novel about twin brothers born in Ethiopia, the world of medicine, political upheaval, and the lasting consequences of love, betrayal, and sacrifice.

This campus comedy sets up a relatable dorm-room nightmare and benefits from a promising young cast, but uneven characterization and tonal detours keep it from reaching the emotional insight its premise deserves.

Bram Stoker’s 1897 novel Dracula is a landmark of gothic horror, but modern readers may be surprised by how little time the Count spends on the page. This review looks at the book’s eerie atmosphere, epistolary structure, and why it still works even when Dracula himself remains elusive.

Andrew Kevin Walker’s long-gestating serial-killer thriller aims for grim, Fincher-style dread, but this revenge-driven slasher lands closer to a pulpy throwback weighed down by clichés, uneven execution, and a strangely outdated villain.