Book Reviews
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Book ReviewsThe Manhattan Project by Paul McNeive
Paul McNeive's new book is an overcooked melange of wooden dialogue, repetition and irrelevant detail Read more »| 15 May 2018 -
Book ReviewsFish Soup by Margarita García Robayo
Robayo's distinct characters and fascinating stories is another hit from publishing newcomers Charco Press Read more »| 14 May 2018 -
Book ReviewsProblems by Jade Sharma
Jade Sharma's new novel is as relentless as its protagonist, laying bare the messy truths of being human Read more »| 07 May 2018 -
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America Is Not the Heart by Elaine Castillo
In her debut novel, Elaine Castillo takes the reader on a journey of sudden twists and turns Read more »| 01 May 2018 -
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The Valley at the Centre of the World by Malachy Tallack
In his debut novel, Malachy Tallack proves himself as adept a novelist as he is a nature writer, combining his talents with a novel deeply rooted in place Read more »| 30 Apr 2018 -
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The Gloaming by Kirsty Logan
In her second novel, Scottish author Kirsty Logan builds a world that feels as real as it does magical Read more »| 26 Apr 2018
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Book ReviewsBreak.up by Joanna Walsh
Joanna Walsh’s genre-defying novel mixes travelogue with the story of an online relationship Read more »| 11 Apr 2018 -
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Ponti by Sharlene Teo
Reading Sharlene Teo's weird and beautiful coming-of-age novel is an overwhelming experience Read more »| 11 Apr 2018 -
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Starfish by Akemi Dawn Bowman
Akemi Dawn Bowman's novel is ungainly at times, but its central character is so complete and glorious she'll stay with you long after you turn the final page Read more »| 06 Apr 2018 -
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The Overstory by Richard Powers
Richard Powers' novel of interconnected stories about trees and people something gets lost in the largesse of his ambition. Read more »| 03 Apr 2018 -
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Patient X by David Peace
David Peace's poetic portrait of Ryūnosuke Akutagawa demands focus and a quiet space Read more »| 02 Apr 2018 -
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The One Who Wrote Destiny by Nikesh Shukla
Nikesh Shukla's new novel speaks to vital issues of the day, but it's also a beautiful tale of the threads of family. Read more »| 30 Mar 2018 -
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Mayhem & Death by Helen McClory
Helen McClory’s gift for language and her rich, ambitious wordplay make for a staggering second collection Read more »| 27 Mar 2018 -
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Anna Undreaming by Thomas Welsh
Thomas Welsh's feminist fantasy novel is an energetic, earnest book – it's just not a very good one Read more »| 19 Mar 2018 -
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Becoming Dangerous
Witchy femmes, queer conjurers, and magical rebels write about the interweaving of magic and ritual in their lives Read more »| 09 Mar 2018