It’s a common complaint in book reviews that the characters in a book are unlikeable. My question is, do we…
A mysterious, atmospheric debut novel. I found this a very compelling book with a Picnic at Hanging Rock vibe, a…
This short contemporary novel brings our attention to the signs of domestic abuse and coercive control by a partner. It’s…
I didn’t like Cloud Atlas. I didn’t like Slade House. Why did I read another David Mitchell book? Well, I…
A warm-hearted rom-com / journey of self-discovery which I enjoyed reading. It’s an excellent debut. Inevitably, as with any contemporary…
Orwell’s first novel is quite a tough read, not for the writing style but for the content. It’s based on…
A weird, grotesque collection of short stories which engages with concepts of morality and humanity. Most of the content requires…
How long is a piece of string? Or rather, how long is YOUR piece of string? The concept of this…
A coming of age music-themed story which is quite delightful. The focus is on character development rather than plot. I…
A grungy, grim novella, set in a run-down seaside town. It’s described as a psychological thriller, but it didn’t have…