Tag Archives: wealth

Dollartorium – Ron Pullins

Posted on February 10, 2026 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by JD Jung)   What begins as a humble, self-sufficient life running a Kansas corn dog stand turns into a sharp, darkly comic satire of greed, hustle culture, and America’s obsession with easy wealth. (more…)Read More →

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The Hundred Waters – Lauren Acampora

Posted on August 22, 2022 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by JD Jung) #CommissionsEarned “Grown people need friction to live.” Most people would think that Louisa Rader is living the perfect life. As the director of the town’s art center, this former model and photographer lives in a wealthy … Continue reading →

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A Student of History – Nina Revoyr

Posted on March 11, 2019 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by JD Jung) “You’re too impressed with people whose greatest accomplishment was being born lucky.” Richard Nagano never forgot what his mother told him after he graduated from Stanford. But these words would later haunt this young man from … Continue reading →

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