J.W. Henley’s latest book Migrante is a bleak, heart-wrenching novel about the poorest of the poor. And it’s an outstanding read.
[Book Review] Into the World, by Stephanie Parkyn (Allen & Unwin)
This book is a too-long, meandering, not-much novel, without a compelling story, motivation, or character. Read on to find out why.
[REVIEW] The Darkest Shade of Grey, by Alan Baxter (The Red Penny Papers)
Alan Baxter’s The Darkest Shade of Grey is a gripping little foray into a place between two realms… accompanied by a drunk journalist with a frayed life. You won’t want it to end.
[REVIEW] The Art of Asking, by Amanda Palmer (Grand Central Publishing)
Amanda Palmer’s The Art of Asking is an emotive, compelling work. But one that benefits from its lifeline of a theme. The lifeline saves it from drowning.
[REVIEW] A Reading Diary: A Year of Favourite Books, by Alberto Manguel (Canongate)
It’s very rare that I will read the experiences of another author and feel as though we are of the same soul. That happened with this title, unexpectedly.