How does Crosley's authorial tone nuance her thematic explorations?

Throughout the collection, Crosley displays a broad tonal range and capacity. As a humorist writer, Crosley embraces sarcasm and wit in each essay. At the same time, these ironic tendencies do not preclude Crosley from embracing more reflective and interrogative moments. By alternating between these tonal registers, Crosley therefore conveys the ways in which one's experiences might alter the way that she observes and thus perceives the world. Indeed, at the start of an essay like "Outside Voices," for example, Crosley's tone shifts from beginning to end, thus enacting her altered state of mind following Jared's departure. At the same time, these tonal shifts both expose Crosley's humanity and nuance her representation of reality on the page.

In what ways does Crosley use her personal experiences to shape her cultural commentaries?

Each essay in the collection presents a...