A stage adaptation of Clarice Lispector's stream-of-consciousness debut novel boasts a fine lead performance by Sarah Lemp, but sadly is not a page-turner.
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Book Review: ‘Agent Running in the Field’ by John Le Carre
Nobody has managed to recreate the secret world of spies and subterfuge with Le Carre's flair and 'Agent Running in the Field' cements his reputation as a master of the genre.
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'The Book of Dust: The Secret Commonwealth (Book of Dust Vol.2) by Philip Pullman proves this sequence is every bit as excellent as "His Dark Materials".
Read More »Book Review: ‘Quichotte’ by Salman Rushdie
'Quichotte by Salman Rushdie will ease the pain of your heart and make you feel a little less alone in this strange new world.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Red Birds’ by Mohammed Hanif
'Red Birds' by Mohammed Hanif is a wonderful, human look at the absurdity and true sadness of modern war. That it also happens to be a great read just makes it even better.
Read More »Book Review: ‘A Brightness Long Ago’ by Guy Gavriel Kay
Guy Gavriel Kay's A Brightness Long Ago is a book that will entrance and enthral. Read, enjoy and revel in its depiction of a fascinating world.
Read More »Book Review: ‘The Baghdad Clock’ by Shahad Al Rawi
Shahad Al Rawi’s The Baghdad Clock, published by One World Publications, allows us to see the world through the wondering eyes of a child. We watch as her world, at first so big and filled with magic, gradually shrinks as she grows. However, no matter her age and size, our …
Read More »Book Review: ‘The Bird King’ by G. Willow Wilson
Some books are adventure stories, some are fantasies, and some are historical fiction. However very few writers manage to successfully combine all three. With her newest book, The Bird King, from Grove/Atlantic Press, G. Willow Wilson has joined the ranks of those who’ve accomplished this remarkable feat. Fatima is a …
Read More »Book Review: ‘A Matter of Malice’ by Thomas King
'Matter of Malice by Thomas King is funny, wise and sad all at the same time. A lovely book and a joy to read.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Heroes’ by Stephen Fry
Stephen Fry is back with another book on Greek Mythology called, 'Heroes,' which is an utter delight. Be prepared to laugh a lot.
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