Review: The Vivisectors by Missouri Williams
By
Stephen Piccarella
2d ago· 14 min readenReview
85/100
Golden Brown
Bagelometer↗
Sesame, salt, and substance. A flagship bake.
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Summary
A review/analysis of Missouri Williams' novel "The Vivisectors" (published by MCD, 2026). The article opens with a sarcastic, hyperbolic rant directed at readers for failing to appreciate the author's work, before pivoting to discuss the novel itself. The piece appears to be a literary critique that blends personal frustration with analysis of the book.
Key quotes
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You've failed at every turn to recognize my achievements with due approbation.
You've lavished praise on the most undeserving of my competitors, while refusing to allow my vastly superior efforts the most meager approval.
For a long time, I assumed I was the one at fault.
That so many could be so lacking in sophistication and taste was simply not possible.
Images are everywhere. It takes great strength of character to believe there’s something else to see.
