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 … 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 … 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 … 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: 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 … Books • 03 Apr 20
