portrait
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At times, it feels like a victory lap, the most flattering possible portrait of a man who might be toying with the idea of going out while he’s still on top.
From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026
Here are some portrait highlights from the 2026 Festival of Books:
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026
What he offers is an updated take on a familiar portrait.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
The Independent's reviewer, Nick Hilton, though, gave the "generation-defining show" four stars, saying it "paints a clear-eyed, unflattering portrait of modern America".
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
Above the fireplace is a family portrait: Joseph, his younger brother, and a pretty blond woman who must be his mother.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
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