Only less well written than The Plot.

Kuang is a far less sophisticated and mature (in a literary sense) writer.

The Plot isn't perfect, but Korelitz understands the world of writing workshops on a much deeper level than Kuang does book publishing. It's perhaps natural: Kuang is only 26, and Korelitz may have a couple decades on her.

But you're right: The grievances are different, too.

Thanks so much for jumping in with your view of The Plot. I think you're the only commenter besides me who's read it :).