25 Jun Book Review of Apartment

A Roommate for the Ages: A Reflection on Teddy Wayne’s Apartment When I first picked up Teddy Wayne’s Apartment, I was drawn in by what I can only call the “mystique of male friendships.” It’s a topic not often explored in literature beyond sports bars and locker rooms, and Wayne’s intriguing premise promised a deep dive into the complexity of camaraderie among adult men. The book’s ambitious exploration of emotional intimacy—or the lack thereof—against the backdrop of a Columbia MFA program immediately made me curious about what lay within...