Book review: More than just a game – Why England Lose: & Other Curious Football Phenomena
A data-driven treatise on football, with a slightly misleading title. In fact, they argue that England overperforms for its size.
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Tibor Fischer – ‘My bags are big’ book review
Tibor Fischer has pedigree in writing with wit and cynicism going back to Under The Frog. It has been a long while since he penned a full novel so it was intriguing to see what had stimulated hiim to spin another yarn. And this time - “My Bags are Big” introduces- crypto currency.
Book review: Michel Houellebecq, Annihilation – a treatise on mortality.
A heavyweight champion of French provocation, Michel Houellebecq has written a doorstopper, Annihilation that is ultimately a treatise on mortality.
The Day of the Jackal by Frederick Forsyth – a landmark thriller
The Day of the Jackal, published in 1971, was the debut novel by Frederick Forsyth, which became famous for its "documentary" style, making it a landmark thriller.
“Quantum of Menace” by Vaseem Khan. Espionage retires to the home counties.
"Quantum of Menace" by Vaseem Khan. Espionage retires to the home counties. A pleasant whodunnit with a big themed background that ultimately serves its purpose with a final twist in the tale.
Book Review: The Hallmarked Man by Robert Galbraith – A Labyrinthine Investigation
In the eighth instalment of the Strike and Ellacott series, Robert Galbraith (J.K. Rowling) delivers a narrative as intricate and heavy as the silver heirlooms that anchor its plot.
Book Review: Resolution by Irvine Welsh – the past always comes back to haunt us
Book Review: Resolution by Irvine Welsh - the past always comes back to haunt us. Ray Lennox grapples with the trauma over his past intruding into his present,
Broken Vows: Tony Blair—The Tragedy of Power by Tom Bower
Broken Vows: Tony Blair—The Tragedy of Power by Tom Bower. A warped take on his years in power. Blair has his many faults, but this book fails to cover his achievements.
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.
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.