Tag: literary fiction

  • Not about the Politics

    Not about the Politics

    An incredibly put together book that challenges the reader’s perception of politics, family and people. But don’t be fooled by the pretty cover.

  • Literary Fiction Pretending to be Fantasy

    Literary Fiction Pretending to be Fantasy

    Dont be fooled by the pretty cover this is literary fiction all the way. But does use the fantasy elements to good effect.

  • A Mother’s Love Song

    A Mother’s Love Song

    The Whale’s Last Song by Joanne Fedler It’s a new year, fresh and shiny with potential, so I thought we could start off with one of the most gorgeous, hopeful books. Something whose influence carried me through the last few months of last year. I have found it very hard to describe what this book…

  • Literally Lost

    Literally Lost

    A book review for Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon in which I freely admit I have no idea what this was about or how to read literary fiction.

  • When the Themes sneak up on you

    When the Themes sneak up on you

    A powerful exploration of race and family and duty set in a changing South Africa