The Doctrine of Recovery by Mutatis Mudandas Genre: Literary Fiction ISBN: 9798878228213 Print Length: 190 pages Amazon Bookshop Reviewed by Nikolas Mavreas A work speaking powerfully against injustice The Doctrine of Recovery, written under the pen name Mutatis Mutandis, is a novel functioning as a manifesto or a manifesto in the guise of a novel. […]
In Colum McCann’s latest novel, “Twist,” we are immersed in a world where connection and disconnection intertwine like the very cables that lie beneath our oceans. At its core, this is a story about repair – both literal and metaphorical – a theme that McCann has deftly explored throughout his distinguished career. But unlike his […]
In the heart of Texas, where flat landscapes stretch endlessly toward the horizon, Amy Griffin grew up learning to run—not just as a physical activity but as a way of life. Amy Griffin’s remarkable memoir, “The Tell,” chronicles how this seemingly innocent compulsion to keep moving became her primary defense mechanism against confronting the unthinkable: […]
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Seasons of Life by Susan McLeod Genre: Poetry ISBN: 9781639887118 Print Length: 52 pages Publisher: Atmosphere Press Amazon Reviewed by Addison Ciuchta A poetic collection full of the simple, joyful moments in life Comprised of 118 poems, this collection is split into four sections: Childhood, Family, Seasons of Life, and Holidays. The poems are short, […]
I’ve always been fascinated by the intersection of commerce and art, the vertex where so much that I love—pop culture, genre, and kitsch—makes its home. A prime example is the merchandising-driven show, designed mainly to pitch toys to the kids watching at home. When I was young, this was the domain of the Saturday morning […]
Ashley Audrain’s debut novel “The Push” delivers a gut-wrenching psychological thriller that burrows into your consciousness like a splinter you can’t extract. With unflinching precision, Audrain crafts a narrative that dismantles the romanticized notions of motherhood, replacing them with something far more complex and disturbing. This is not a comfortable read—nor is it meant to […]
In the crowded landscape of crime fiction, Daniel G. Miller’s “The Orphanage By The Lake” stands out with its refreshingly authentic protagonist and a plot that expertly balances contemporary issues with classic detective tropes. This first installment in the Hazel Cho series introduces readers to a private investigator who breaks the mold – she’s flawed, […]
In the crowded landscape of Civil War fiction, Chris Bohjalian’s “The Jackal’s Mistress” carves out distinctive territory by exploring the profound moral complexities faced by ordinary people caught in extraordinary circumstances. Set in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley in 1864, this meticulously researched novel draws inspiration from an actual historical episode while crafting an original narrative that […]
In horror films, there’s always that one girl who makes it to the end—the one who outsmarts the killer, who turns the tables, who survives until sunrise when the credits roll. But what happens after? What sort of life awaits someone who’s witnessed unimaginable carnage, who’s faced down a monster and lived? This is the […]