Book Reviews
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Book ReviewsPermission by Saskia Vogel
Despite Saskia Vogel’s clear gift for honest and eloquent storytelling, Permission feels too short to have dealt fully with its core themes Read more »| 06 Mar 2019 -
Book ReviewsBerg by Ann Quin
Ann Quin's experimental debut novel has a runaway, off-kilter style all of its own Read more »| 06 Mar 2019 -
Book ReviewsThe Plotters by Un-Su Kim
The new rising star of Korean literature pairs a unique wit with unconvincing pacing and characterisation in The Plotters Read more »| 05 Mar 2019 -
Book ReviewsThe Five by Hallie Rubenhold
Hallie Rubenhold challenges the pitfalls of the true crime genre in her much-needed and devastatingly brilliant new book Read more »| 28 Feb 2019 -
Book ReviewsBirthday by César Aira
César Aira's unconventional memoir is filled with timeless reflections on the struggle of learning to live well Read more »| 28 Feb 2019 -
Book ReviewsBangkok Wakes to Rain by Pitchaya Sudbanthad
The debut novel from Pitchaya Sudbanthad is a dense collection of stories as clammy and claustrophobic as Bangkok's streets Read more »| 26 Feb 2019
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Book ReviewsTrout, Belly Up by Rodrigo Fuentes
The short story collection set in the Guatemalan countryside is quirky, dynamic and thoughtful Read more »| 26 Feb 2019 -
Book ReviewsStubborn Archivist by Yara Rodrigues Fowler
Yara Rodrigues Fowler's new book skilfully blends poetry and prose to tell the story of a British-Brazilian woman in South London Read more »| 26 Feb 2019 -
Book ReviewsMuscle by Alan Trotter
Meet Box and _____. They’re a pair of tough guys who get the job done first and ask questions later, if at all. As they cross paths with a pulp writer ... Read more »| 06 Feb 2019 -
Book ReviewsRemembered by Yvonne Battle-Felton
Yvonne Battle-Felton's new novel is a vital read, and one that won't be forgotten any time soon Read more »| 05 Feb 2019 -
Book ReviewsAnother Planet by Tracey Thorn
Tracey Thorn shares her teenage diaries and recollections in her new memoir Read more »| 05 Feb 2019 -
Book ReviewsThe Last by Hanna Jameson
The Last is an intriguing blend of genres, but its dystopian tale lacks intrigue Read more »| 05 Feb 2019 -
Book ReviewsThe Hunting Party by Lucy Foley
While The Hunting Party takes a while to get going, Lucy Foley’s ability to blow plots out of the water is undeniable Read more »| 01 Feb 2019 -
Book ReviewsFor The Good Times by David Keenan
David Keenan's new novel takes a mystic and poetic look at Belfast during The Troubles, capturing its sound and fury first-hand Read more »| 25 Jan 2019 -
Book Reviews
Virtuoso by Yelena Moskovich
Marked by an uneasy sense of the surreal and a slow sensation of dread, Virtuoso is a challenging – but rewarding – read Read more »| 14 Jan 2019