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Prophet Song, by Paul Lynch review: Dystopian Alternate Realities
Paul Lynch has described his novel as “an attempt at radical empathy”. He does that by recreating in a developed, Western country, the kind of sense of impermanence…
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Gliff (2024), by Ali Smith Review: On Horses and Words
The meanings of “gliff” encapsulate its characters and its plot in an unfolding that never ends. Gliff was the novel of the year for me, an absolute marvel…
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The Other Bennet Sister, by Janice Hadlow: A Review
With a series of new Austenian adaptations being announced in the months leading up to Jane Austen’s 250th birthday, I decided it was time to read The Other…
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Sonny Boy by Al Pacino: A Review
Sonny Boy was published by Penguin Random House and is available as an eBook, audiobook, and in hardback. It’s a must-read for fans of Al Pacino and anyone…
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Announcement: Elective on Kitchen Sink in 2025.1
This module will explore kitchen sink realism in British literature and culture, tracing its origins in twentieth-century drama to its resonances in contemporary music and poetry. Departing from…
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Same As It Ever Was (2024), by Claire Lombardo: A Review
Same As It Ever Was Review. Early in the novel, it becomes clear that Julia’s past has many chapters she is not necessarily proud of, some of which…
