Sensitive and gentle, and then pained and rageful, his transformation into a swirling vortex of destruction is captivating to watch and deserves all the plaudits.
—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
5 Sep. 2025
But following her pregnancy, Alvarez was pained by how much her symptoms were affecting her family.
The 48-by-32-inch tabletop is small enough to stow in a corner but still spacious enough to comfortably sit four people without feeling cramped.
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Jamie Fischer,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Sep. 2025
And later, as Ruth feels increasingly cramped in the little church, Riley maintains ironic distance, careful to avoid collapsing into the character inspired by her own experience.
—
Book Marks
August 29,
Literary Hub,
29 Aug. 2025
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