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Bring the House Down

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內容簡介 這是一部尖銳又機智的小說，探討藝術評論與性別權力之間的交鋒。劇評人亞歷克斯．萊昂斯（Alex Lyons）以殘酷直白的評論聞名，當他在愛丁堡藝穗節看到女演員海莉．辛克萊（Hayley Sinclair）的一人劇後，毫不留情給了一星差評。當晚他與海莉發生一夜情，卻沒有透露自己的身分。沒想到數週後，海莉將這段經歷改編為新劇《Bring the House Down》，將亞歷克斯的私生活與虛偽本性公開審判，並迅速爆紅。而亞歷克斯則成為全國公敵。這場精采的反擊不僅挑戰了權威與批評，也迫使觀眾重新思考「誰有資格評論誰」。 本書結合了女性憤怒、藝術自主與評論倫理等主題，風格諷刺而富娛樂性，是對當代文化與性別動態的鋒利反思。'Punchily provocative and often bitingly funny' The Times, Book of the Month'A stunning debut, one that I’m sure will be binge-read by many’ The Independent, Book of the Month'Bitingly sharp, witty and multi-layered' SOPHIE MACKINTOSH‘Spiky, smart and so original’ CLAIRE DAVERLEYA ONE WOMAN SHOWA ONE NIGHT STANDA ONE STAR REVIEWTheatre critic Alex Lyons made his name from his brutal, brilliant reviews.So when he sees Hayley Sinclair's dismal one-woman show at the Edinburgh Fringe, he thinks nothing of dashing off another of his trademark one-star pans for the newspaper. He also thinks nothing of taking her home after the performance, failing at any point to mention who he is.What he doesn't expect is for Hayley to revamp her show into a review of Alex's entire life, exposing what an awful person he really is. Worse, the show is a smash hit, and Alex is about to become national news. But can Hayley bring the establishment down without taking herself with it?Funny and thrilling, Bring the House Down gives you a front row seat to the downfall of the people who tell us what to think. It's about art, performance, female rage, and how while revenge may be sweet, it can also be perilous.‘A punchily provocative and often bitingly funny look at power dynamics and the ethics of criticism' The Times

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各界推薦 《Bring the House Down》是一部尖銳又具娛樂性的小說，橫掃英國各大媒體推薦榜：極具時代感：小說緊扣「評論文化」、「取消文化」與「女性憤怒」等當代表現權力主題。文字犀利，風格幽默：書評盛讚其語言銳利、節奏明快，同時能展現情感深度與文化思辨。角色飽滿、敘事多層：從主角評論人到被評論者的角度交錯書寫，深入挖掘身份與評價之間的張力。藝文圈設定真實動人：愛丁堡藝穗節的背景令本書充滿戲劇張力與文化層次，是劇場迷不可錯過的小說。Review'An enticing debut. This is a binge-worthy novel that explores our obsessions, our inner critic, and who we think we are in person and in print. Intimate, real, and really funny. This one has teeth' Kiley Reid'A punchily provocative and often bitingly funny look at power dynamics and the ethics of criticism' The Times, Book of the Month‘Spiky, smart and so original’ Claire Daverley'Sharp-witted, wise, and authentic – what a fierce, fantastically funny read' Claire Lombardo'A bitingly sharp, witty, and multi-layered exploration of rage and art’ Sophie Mackintosh'Sharp, shrewd and witty… a stunning debut, one that I’m sure will be binge-read by many' Independent, Book of the Month'A multistranded tale with depth and emotional intelligence… both tender and furious – not to mention very, very funny… a solid five stars all round' Marie Claire, Editor's Pick'Funny, bold and tender, Bring the House Down is a biting study of power, gender and the meaning of art. I loved this incendiary debut' Emilia Hart'Accountability and cancel culture are the zeitgeisty themes of this clever and compelling novel set during the Edinburgh Fringe' Red'Highly original, clever and witty' Sunday Post'Funny and sharp’ Grazia'Well. This is exceptional… a wholly absorbing, nuanced exploration of the modern need to have, and express, an opinion on everything' Jennie Godfrey'Be transported to the buzz of the Edinburgh Fringe in this sharp and funny debut… Compelling, multi-layered and rich with brilliant characters' Woman & Home'Sharp and funny… rich with brilliant characters' Woman's Weekly'An astounding debut… five big stars' Nathan Hill'Funny, precise, and such fun' Holly Gramazio'A witty, of-the-moment debut about art and cancel culture' Good Housekeeping'A funny, thought-provoking rollercoaster of a read' Scotsman

作者介紹

作者介紹 Charlotte Runcie 是英國作家與詩人，曾任《Daily Telegraph》文化記者，擅長撰寫音樂、文學與性別議題評論。她的作品風格融合知識性與敘事張力，善於處理女性經驗與文化政治的交會處。她的前作《Salt on Your Tongue: Women and the Sea》探討女性與海洋之間的隱喻關係，而《Bring the House Down》則是她的小說處女作，受到英國多家主流媒體如 The Times、The Independent、The Guardian 等高度評價，列為本月選書。Charlotte Runcie has spent much of her career reviewing shows at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe for various magazines and national newspapers. She has a secret past as a poet, having been a Foyle Young Poet of the Year with a pamphlet published by tall-lighthouse. Her memoir Salt On Your Tongue was a BBC Radio 4 Book of the Week and named a Book of the Year in the Spectator, The Scotsman and Prospect. She lives in South Wales.

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最佳賣點 : 這是一部尖銳又機智的小說，探討藝術評論與性別權力之間的交鋒。本書結合了女性憤怒、藝術自主與評論倫理等主題，風格諷刺而富娛樂性，是對當代文化與性別動態的鋒利反思。

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