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2017

Anthony Horowitz: The Word Is Murder

May 9, 2024 by Trevor Berrett

After reading a couple of his other mystery novels, I’ve returned to Anthony Horowitz with his 2017 novel The Word Is Murder.

Categories Anthony Horowitz, Book Reviews Tags 2010s, 2017 1 Comment

Roberto Bolaño: Cowboy Graves

April 20, 2021 by Trevor Berrett

It’s not just a curiosity! Here are my thoughts on Roberto Bolaño’s Cowboy Graves, translated from the Spanish by Natasha Wimmer.

Categories Book Reviews, Roberto Bolaño Tags 2010s, 2017, Spanish Leave a comment

Daniel James: The Unauthorised Biography of Ezra Maas

February 20, 2019February 14, 2019 by Paul Fulcher

Paul reviews The Unauthorised Biography of Ezra Maas, by — perhaps — Daniel James.

Categories Daniel James Tags 2010s, 2017 5 Comments

David Hayden: Darker with the Lights On

April 11, 2018 by Trevor Berrett

David Hayden’s Darker with the Lights On is an excellent debut story collection with a profound and unsettling exploration of contemporary existence.

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László Krasznahorkai: The Manhattan Project

February 20, 2018 by Paul Fulcher

Paul reviews László Krasznahorkai: The Manhattan Project, another beautifully produced book by Sylph Editions.

Categories Book Reviews, László Krasznahorkai Tags 2010s, 2017, Hungarian 7 Comments

Preti Taneja: We that are young

February 14, 2018 by Paul Fulcher

Paul reviews Preti Taneja’s We that are young.

Categories Book Reviews, Preti Taneja Tags 2010s, 2017 3 Comments

Eley Williams: Attrib. and Other Stories

February 7, 2018February 7, 2018 by Paul Fulcher

Paul reviews Eley Williams’ Attrib. and Other Stories.

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Sara Baume: A Line Made by Walking

January 24, 2018 by Paul Fulcher

Paul reviews Sara Baume’s 2017 novel, A Line Made by Walking.

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Paul Auster: 4 3 2 1

October 19, 2017 by Lee Monks

Lee reviews Paul Auster’s 4 3 2 1, which was on this year’s Man Booker Prize shortlist.

Categories Book Reviews, Paul Auster Tags 2010s, 2017, 2017 Booker Prize 8 Comments

Daniel Mendelsohn: An Odyssey: A Father, a Son, and an Epic

September 28, 2017 by Trevor Berrett

Daniel Mendelsohn has written a wonderful memoir that is both a touching and nuanced account of his relationship with his father as well as a fascinating look at the great epic The Odyssey.

Categories Book Reviews, Daniel Mendelsohn Tags 2010s, 2017, Nonfiction Leave a comment
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