Book Review of Once Upon a River by Dian Setterfield
Book Review of Once Upon a River by Dian Setterfield Once Upon a River by Diane Setterfield is a novel that lingered with me long after I had finished it. From the very beginning, on a snowy winter’s night at the Swan Inn, the narrative captures the reader with a sense of both mystery and […]
Book Review of All Fours by Miranda July
Book Review of All Fours by Miranda July I recently read All Fours by Miranda July, having picked it up as it was on this year’s Women’s Prize shortlist. I went into it fairly blind and knew it had a reputation for being a little bold in places, but even so I was taken aback […]
Book Review on Min Jin Lee’s Pachinko
Book Review on Min Jin Lee’s Pachinko I picked up Pachinko expecting a sweeping family story, and while it certainly is that, it is also something far more penetrating and for me educational. I find the best way to learn about history is through fiction, and from this book I learned an immense amount about […]
A Joyful Night with Jenny Éclair in Leeds
A Joyful Night with Jenny Éclair in Leeds I don’t often blog about anything other than books these days. I’m not sure why. It’s not that I don’t do anything; I must do something, surely. Perhaps I’m just not convinced that anyone else is terribly interested in reading about my Monday rehearsals with Saints’ Singers […]
Book Review on Butter by Asako Yuzuki
Book Review on Butter by Asako Yuzuki I am writing this review and questions in preparation for my book club tomorrow. Our choice is Butter (バター (Batā)) by Asako Yuzuki. Well, actually, I chose it, so I feel rather responsible for how it goes down tomorrow. It was recommended by my daughters, who are both […]
Book Review on Doris Lessing’s The Fifth Child
Book Review on Doris Lessing’s The Fifth Child I love Doris Lessing. The Golden Notebook is the title I always quote as my all-time favourite read. I have read it four times and each time it mesmerises me with its insight and hugely relatable characterisation of women. The social context I am less familiar with, […]