Books as Door Openers (metaphorically obvs!)
Books as Door Openers (Metaphorically Obvs!) Some great book choices! I have just spent a pleasant hour reading the Kate Greenaway medal shortlisted titles for this year. It made me sad and nostalgic that I won’t get to share them with the kids at school. We have always enjoyed reading them, voting for our favourite title and […]
Sally Rooney’s Normal People
Book Review of Sally Rooney’s Normal People Sally Rooney’s Normal People has been very popular as a serialized tv show too. I first read and enjoyed Sally Rooney’s Normal People a few months ago. I remember thinking the level of the self-reflection and introspection by the main characters, Marianne and Connell were intense. Somehow it put me […]
Madeline Miller’s The Song of Achilles
Book Review of Madeline Miller’s The Song of Achilles I love how it is Patroclus who takes centre stage in this partial retelling of Homer’s Iliad. I read The Song of Achilles as part of a challenge to read all of the winners of the Women’s Prize for fiction. (Naomi Alderman’s The Power and Eimear McBride’s A Girl is a […]
Charlotte Bronte’s Jane Eyre
Book Review of Charlotte Bronte’s Jane Eyre I love how quizzical and intelligent Charlotte Bronte appears in this image. Many people already know the story of Jane Eyre, but my hunch is that Jane Eyre isn’t widely read these days, at least not in the UK. Even though it is quite a humdinger of a […]
Apples Never Fall by Liane Moriarty
Apples Never Fall by Liane Moriarty Moriarty’s latest release, Apples Never Fall, is a family drama in which various plot twists slowly but surely unfold. The story centers around the Delaney family, a seemingly perfect family living in Sydney. Joy and Stan, the parents, run a successful tennis school and are admired by many in the […]
Fictionalising Real-Life: How Games and Books Explore Similar Themes and Ideas
Fictionalising real life is turning actual events from the past into a fictional story. While these stories often use elements of real-life events, aspects are changed to create a unique story. Both video games and books do this through their respective mediums, and it’s a fascinating topic as it allows for creating some truly iconic […]