A novel with potential that ultimately falls short – hints at big ideas about power and criticism struggle to turn into something cohesive.
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‘Heart the Lover’ by Lily King
An immersive reflection on love and memory, Heart The Lover traces how early choices and missed opportunities continue to shape a life long after they are made.
‘The Names’ by Florence Knapp
Florence Knapp’s debut asks a simple but arresting question: what if the name you are given at birth alters the entire shape of your life?
My November Reads
Reviews of the books I read in November: ‘Crying in H Mart’ by Michelle Zauner & ‘Blue Sisters’ by Coco Mellors.
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recent posts ⇓
‘Cleopatra and Frankenstein’ by Coco Mellors
Mellors gives us a novel engaging enough to follow but often feels like it favours style instead of profundity.
‘Heart the Lover’ by Lily King
An immersive reflection on love and memory, Heart The Lover traces how early choices and missed opportunities continue to shape a life long after they are made.
‘The Names’ by Florence Knapp
Florence Knapp’s debut asks a simple but arresting question: what if the name you are given at birth alters the entire shape of your life?
My November Reads
Reviews of the books I read in November: ‘Crying in H Mart’ by Michelle Zauner & ‘Blue Sisters’ by Coco Mellors.