It is a varied lot, divided up, approximately, thematically. Dyer has many interests, and he writes about almost all of them well. Nevertheless, the collection is both a bit much and a bit little. Dyer doesn't repeat himself and offers new riffs on new subjects. The pieces are worth reading.
Dyer writes well and thoughtfully.
Most of the pieces, though over the thousand word minimum, are still very short analyses. Dyer has clever things to say in his brief reviews and essays, but they are sketches. The photography pieces, especially, are very strong. In terms of expression the pieces on music are particularly impressive. There's always something in the pieces.