THE IMAGINARY LIVES OF JAMES PŌNEKE | BOOK REVIEW
The Imaginary Lives Of James Pōneke Tina Makereti (Eye) Already a well-published and accomplished author in her native New Zealand, The Imaginary Lives Of James Pōneke is Tina Makereti’s fourth …
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The Imaginary Lives Of James Pōneke Tina Makereti (Eye) Already a well-published and accomplished author in her native New Zealand, The Imaginary Lives Of James Pōneke is Tina Makereti’s fourth …
Playboy Joe Thomas (Arcadia) The third book as part of a quartet, this is another thrilling journey into the criminal world of São Paulo. As national protests take place over …
A Shadow on the Lens Sam Hurcom (Orion) This book would be epic if I didn’t know any of the locations, but as a Cardiffian my familiarity with the places …
The Blue Tent Richard Gwyn (Parthian) The Blue Tent is Wales Book Of The Year-winning author Richard Gwyn’s latest novella, and it is dream-like, bizarre and mesmerising. The first-person narrator, …
The Homeless Heart -Throb Crystal Jeans (Honno) This, Crystal Jeans’ third book – feels like a novel to me, but could be classified as a collection of short stories; indeed, …
Elastic Johanne Bille, trans. Sherilyn Hellberg (Lolli Editions) This tone of this Danish novel is set from the very first page, quickly capturing the open-minded reader with images that raise …
Then She Vanishes Claire Douglas (Penguin) One quiet March morning, the peaceful seaside town of Tilby near Bristol is ripped apart by the double murder of a seemingly harmless man …
Little Zinnobers Elena Chizhova, trans. Carol Ermakova (Glagoslav) In Little Zinnobers, Elena Chizhova has written a touching, acutely funny study of a Khruschev-era schoolroom, and a delicate psychological portrait of …
VIVIAN Christina Hesselholdt, trans. Paul Russell Garrett (Fitzcarraldo Editions) Vivian Maier lived and died in relative obscurity, working as a nanny for middle-class families in Chicago and New York, with …
THE SLEEPWALKER Joseph Know (Doubleday) The Sleepwalker is the third DC Aiden Waits novel by Joseph Knox, and once again, he trawls the mean streets of 21st century Manchester, where …
SELFIES Sylvie Weil, trans. Ros Schwartz (Les Fugitives) Originally published in French in 2015, Sylvie Weil’s much acclaimed collection of art-inspired personal essays, Selfies, has finally been translated into English, …
BRANDO’S BRIDE Sarah Broughton (Parthian Books) Brando’s Bride is the evocatively-titled story of Anna Kashfi, who came from Cardiff and was the little-known first wife of famed Hollywood actor Marlon Brando. …
GRINGA Joe Thomas (Arcadia Books) Following predecessor title Paradise Lost, Gringa – the second book in Thomas’ São Paulo quartet – follows protagonist Mario Leme, a detective in the civil police …
A SUPERIOR SPECTRE Angela Meyer (Saraband) A Superior Spectre may be Angela Meyer’s first offering, but it’s two entwined stories: one a historical drama, and the other a dystopian sci-fi in …
A RIGHT ROYAL FACE-OFF Simon Edge (Lightning Books) With a glance at this scrapbook-style cover, you might feel apprehension towards A Right Royal Face-Off. Maybe even a bit of pretention. …
Drama, drugs, and decadence colour the story of Cardiff-born Anna Kashfi. For a long time dismissed as simply the first wife of Marlon Brando, this is being reversed by author …
THE TORTURE GARDEN Octave Mirbeau, trans. Michael Richardson (Dedalus) Originally published in 1899, writer and political activist Octave Mirbeau’s avant-garde classic is both a savage takedown of the bourgeoisie and …
THE WHISPER MAN Alex North (Michael Joseph/Penguin) The pre-publicity for this one is huge: it’s been sold in 18 countries already, with the film rights also snapped up by Russo …
CHINESE SPRING Christopher New (Contraband) Set in Hong Kong, this is an intriguing premise, bringing an important moment in history to the fore. The story follows the protagonist Dimitri who, …
THE BEE BOOK Jo Byrne (Graffeg) From their perfectly formed hives and social structures to the myths and legends that surround them over the centuries, this beautiful little book will …
SLEEVENOTES Bob Stanley (Pomona) The first in a new series by Pomona, where musicians choose favourite tracks from their past output and opine and expand. In this case it’s Bob …