Book Reviews
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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 -
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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 -
Book ReviewsKatalin Street by Magda Szabó
As a reminder of the impact of war on humans who survive it, Katalin Street is stark, and at times harrowing Read more »| 10 Jan 2019
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Book ReviewsSalt on Your Tongue by Charlotte Runcie
Writing with an intriguing mix of beauty and straightforwardness, Charlotte Runcie explores women and the sea – and the extraordinary power that resides in both Read more »| 09 Jan 2019 -
Book ReviewsOliver Loving by Stefan Merrill Block
Murky, beautiful and haunting, Stefan Merrill Block's novel considers the impact of racial divide Read more »| 09 Jan 2019 -
Book ReviewsMy Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite
Oyinkan Braithwaite's debut is a comically clever tale of sisterly dynamics Read more »| 08 Jan 2019 -
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Jokes for the Gunmen by Mazen Maarouf
Mazen Maarouf’s collection deftly tells the story of a world that’s been knocked on its head Read more »| 08 Jan 2019 -
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Still Lives by Maria Hummel
Still Lives presents an interesting premise, but fails to see it through Read more »| 07 Dec 2018 -
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Exposure by Olivia Sudjic
Giving insight into mental health and modern anxieties, Olivia Sudjic's Exposure is a fascinating peek into the artist’s private rooms Read more »| 05 Dec 2018 -
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One More Chance by Lucy Ayrton
A story of prison life that shirks the stereotypes, Lucy Ayrton's One More Chance is at once funny, bleak and gripping Read more »| 04 Dec 2018 -
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#GIRLHOOD by Cat Hepburn
Cat Hepburn's new collection is the lovechild of slam poetry and the snatched rant over coffee away from unfriendly ears; a rollicking, eyebrow-cocker of a read. Read more »| 03 Dec 2018 -
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At Dusk by Hwang Sok-yong
Written by one of South Korea’s most beloved authors, there is an urgency to At Dusk despite the gentle care taken in its storytelling Read more »| 28 Nov 2018