I loved this story so much. We’re all conditioned to believe that if we follow ‘the rules’ we’ll be safer and our lives will be happier. It’s not necessarily a bad thing, it’s literally the fabric that glues society together. Of course, the problem is, it’s seldom true. Bad things do happen to good people. […]
contemporary fiction
Review: The Choke, by Sofie Laguna
I’m working my way through my lovely box of library books while in Melbourne lockdown and finally got around to reading this much-raved-about book. I couldn’t put The Choke down, even though the subject matter is devastating and confronting. Sofie Laguna’s simple writing style evokes simple, yet complex, lives and beautiful Australian landscapes. The theme […]
Review: The Midnight Library, by Matt Haig
I loved the premise of this book so much and I loved reading it even more! This is the perfect book for anyone who has many (or any!) regrets in their life. This is “Sliding Doors” on steroids – what if you could get a sneak peak of what your life would look like if […]
Review: A Lifetime of Impossible Days, by Tabitha Bird
“Wow. Just wow.” These were my first thoughts on reading the final page of Tabitha Bird’s incredible novel. A Lifetime of Impossible Days is, at its core, a heartbreaking love letter to therapy after childhood trauma. I adored the writing, I miss the characters already and I wholeheartedly endorse the argument that you can’t change […]
Review: Better Luck Next Time, by Kate Hilton
Better Luck Next Time, by Kate Hilton, is a light, delightful read with some very funny lines. Set in the U.S., it’s billed as a ‘divorce comedy’ and follows the lives of several related 40-something-year-old women as their lives fall apart and they struggle to put them back together. It’s got a bit of politics, […]
Review: Come Again, by Robert Webb
Come Again, by Robert Webb is entirely immersive, hilariously funny and satisfyingly predictable. There are no surprises waiting around the corner, which is perfect in these strange times where our real lives seem to bring unwelcome surprises almost hourly. I highly recommend this book if you’re looking for an easy, clever read with an outrageous […]
