Reviewed: Midfield Dynamo by Adrian Duncan Adrian Duncan has the ability to tell entertaining tales ranging from absurd and cynical, to the affecting and tragic, writes Adam Matthews, who has nevertheless some reservations about the new short story collection. Books • 22 Mar 21
Reviewed: Midfield Dynamo by Adrian Duncan Adrian Duncan has the ability to tell entertaining tales ranging from absurd and cynical, to the affecting and tragic, writes Adam Matthews, who has nevertheless some reservations about the new short story collection. Books • 22 Mar 21
Reviewed: There are Places in the World - Carlo Rovelli Intersections in science and philosophy, religious and political cogitations, literary and poetic examinations - In There are Places in the World Where Rules are Less Important Than Kindness Carlo Rovelli embraces a wide array of subjects Books • 29 Dec 20
Reviewed: There are Places in the World - Carlo Rovelli Intersections in science and philosophy, religious and political cogitations, literary and poetic examinations - In There are Places in the World Where Rules are Less Important Than Kindness Carlo Rovelli embraces a wide array of subjects Books • 29 Dec 20
Reviewed: The Wild Laughter by Caoilinn Hughes Caoilinn Hughes' splendidly witty and dark tale of the boom-and-bust noughties is told with vivid prose and colourful character but fumbles at intervals and fizzles out at its finale Books • 29 Jul 20
Reviewed: The Wild Laughter by Caoilinn Hughes Caoilinn Hughes' splendidly witty and dark tale of the boom-and-bust noughties is told with vivid prose and colourful character but fumbles at intervals and fizzles out at its finale Books • 29 Jul 20
Reviewed: Utopia Avenue by David Mitchell As a continuation in his meta-fiction construction, David Mitchell's eighth novel, Utopia Avenue, is a technically sound, imaginative synthesis of music and literature Utopia Avenue • 22 Jul 20
Reviewed: Utopia Avenue by David Mitchell As a continuation in his meta-fiction construction, David Mitchell's eighth novel, Utopia Avenue, is a technically sound, imaginative synthesis of music and literature Utopia Avenue • 22 Jul 20
Reviewed: A Sabbatical in Leipzig by Adrian Duncan A Sabbatical in Leipzig, Adrian Duncan's second novel, is a well-crafted tale but at times it borders on rambling which undermines the emotional weight of what is an entrancing read. Books • 03 Apr 20
Reviewed: A Sabbatical in Leipzig by Adrian Duncan A Sabbatical in Leipzig, Adrian Duncan's second novel, is a well-crafted tale but at times it borders on rambling which undermines the emotional weight of what is an entrancing read. Books • 03 Apr 20
