I can’t stop thinking about VAR by Daisy Christodoulou
I can’t stop thinking about VAR by Daisy Christodoulou. An academic analysis of a terrace debate which is never ending.
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Book reviews
Book Review: Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro
Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro. A dystopian reflection on love, life and friendships with a slightly haunting ending.
Get In: The Inside Story of Labour Under Starmer By Patrick Maguire & Gabriel Pogrund. The Puppet and the Master.
Get In: The Inside Story of Labour Under Starmer By Patrick Maguire & Gabriel Pogrund. The Puppet and the Master. A look under the bonnet of how Sir Keir Starmer became Prime Minister.
Book Review: The Accidental Superpower: Ten Years On by Peter Zeihan – globalisation has its limits
Book Review: The Accidental Superpower: Ten Years On by Peter Zeihan – globalisation has its limits. A thought provoking take on globalisation.
The Anarchy by William Dalrymple – a warning from history
The Anarchy by William Dalrymple - a warning from history. The Relentless Rise of the East India Company. It paints a picture of ruthlessness by the British and in fighting between the nawabs.
Tim Winton’s Juice – life is complex
Tim Winton's Juice is intended to be an exploration of the complexities of human relationships through the lens of a climate catastrophe.
Gliff by Ali Smith – A meandering tale without a clear motive
Gliff by Ali Smith - A meandering tale without a clear motive. The dystopian aspect of this novel is peripheral to the story. Which is a disappointment as it not really developed enough to make this novel in any way dystopian.
A Reflection on Orbital by Samantha Harvey: going round and round
A Reflection on Orbital by Samantha Harvey: going round and round. Samantha Harvey’s Orbital is an ambitious novel, promising to delve into profound themes...
Review of Hum by Helen Phillips – domestic life with a Hum
Helen Phillips's novel "Hum" examines the nuanced intersection of artificial intelligence and domestic life through the lens of a contemporary family.
The Premonition – Pandemic Story by Michael Lewis – what might have been
The Premonition – Pandemic Story by Michael Lewis – what might have been. The story’s focus is on public health officers and a group of outliers.