Soraya Roberts Was A Great Critic And A Great Hang
Defector • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Soraya Roberts, a beloved Contributing Writer at Defector who passed away earlier this month at age 46, was known for her warm and breezy phone conversations despite the struggles of freelancing in the industry.
- She was admired for her thoughtful arts criticism, focusing on helping readers develop their own aesthetic sensibility rather than simply judging works as good or bad.
- Colleagues believe Soraya deserved a more stable and respected career, likely thriving in an earlier era when arts criticism was more financially viable.
- Personal memories highlight her charm and humor, notably during an in-person meeting in Toronto that left a lasting positive impression.
- Defector plans to honor Soraya by featuring a curated selection of her favorite writings on their homepage in the coming days.
