‘The Plot’ Works As Literary Satire, But Its Mystery Fizzles

The Plot, by Jean Hanff Korelitz (promo image)

Jean Hanff Korelitz’s tale of dirty deeds in the world of letters skewers pompous male authors with sly humor — but her approach to the central mystery might have you guessing the ending too soon.

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Jean Hanff Korelitz’s tale of dirty deeds in the world of letters skewers pompous male authors with sly humor — but her approach to the central mystery might have you guessing the ending too soon.