Critical Review of Anika Jade Levy's Novel 'Flat Earth' Examines Contemporary Art World Tropes

A review published on Hyperallergic critiques Anika Jade Levy's 2025 novel 'Flat Earth,' published by Catapult. The book follows a graduate student named Avery who navigates relationships and art world dynamics with emotional detachment. The review argues that while the novel captures contemporary malaise through clipped prose, it fails to develop meaningful character depth or offer substantive critique, instead embodying the disaffected tropes it portrays. Comparisons are made to other works like Vincenzo Latronico's 'Perfection' and Nella Larsen's 'Quicksand,' suggesting alternative approaches to similar themes. The review positions the novel within broader cultural discussions about art world representation and emotional numbness.