Scribe Publications, 9781921844140, July 2011, Australia Melanie Joosten’s debut novel is a taut and intimate psychological thriller. Clare meets Andi while on a working holiday in Berlin and they immediately share a strong attraction. At Andi’s behest, Clare decides to delay travelling on to Dresden, but their intense connection quickly morphs into a more sinister … Continue reading Guest review: Portia Lindsay on Berlin Syndrome by Melanie Joosten
Month: July 2011
A quick hello from Romania
I'm not feeling too well today. Isn't it dumb to be ailed and glum while travelling? Yesterday was an amazing day. From the magical city of Brasov, Gerard and I were driven through the Carpathians on what was advertised as a 'Dracula tour'. Basically, sites Vlad the Impaler inhabited (or just passed through). Vlad may … Continue reading A quick hello from Romania
20 classics in 2011 #6: The Sea, The Sea by Iris Murdoch
I’m reading 20 classic, modern-classic or cult books in 2011. Read more about this project here. Why did I want to read it? Years ago I saw the moving film Iris with Kate Winslet as Iris Murdoch. The film was an education, and I’ve been meaning to read one of her novels (and there are many) ever since. The … Continue reading 20 classics in 2011 #6: The Sea, The Sea by Iris Murdoch
Review of The Meowmorphosis by Franz Kafka & Coleridge Cook in the Australian
First, let me apologise for the recent lack of fully formed blog posts. From next week I may have a bit more time for that (staying in the country). I'm giving my paper in a couple of days in London and have been super busy with work, sightseeing and drinking too much. I promise I'll … Continue reading Review of The Meowmorphosis by Franz Kafka & Coleridge Cook in the Australian
The Invention of Paris: A History in Footsteps by Eric Hazan reviewed for Bookslut
My review of Eric Hazan's The Invention of Paris: A History in Footsteps (translated by David Fernbach) can be found in the July issue of Bookslut. I completed the review while in Paris a few weeks ago. It begins: 'I'm sitting in an apartment in the twelfth arrondissement of Paris, and because I've finished Eric … Continue reading The Invention of Paris: A History in Footsteps by Eric Hazan reviewed for Bookslut
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