IEThe Irish Times
The Castle by Jon Ronson: A great attempt to unpick modern masculinity in the digital age
This insightful exploration of how masculinity is being shaped by current trends will linger long after you’ve closed the final chapter
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- The Irish Times
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- 25 Aug 2026, 03:21 UTC
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- Sinéad Gibney
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This insightful exploration of how masculinity is being shaped by current trends will linger long after you’ve closed the final chapter
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The Castle by Jon Ronson: A great attempt to unpick modern masculinity in the digital age
This insightful exploration of how masculinity is being shaped by current trends will linger long after you’ve closed the final chapter
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