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Tag: Literary fiction

Book review| Anna by Sammy H.K. Smith 

Anna by Sammy H.K Smith is quite possibly my book of the year. After I had finished reading it, I scolded myself for not reading it sooner. Anna tells the story of one woman’s battle to survive in a world gone wrong. She is captured by a man who brands her. She is forced to learn… Read More Book review| Anna by Sammy H.K. Smith 

May 26, 2021September 24, 2021 lisawalls9014Leave a comment

Book review| A Wild and Precious Life: A Recovery Anthology

A Wild and Precious Life is a beautiful and unapologetically bold collection of work from writers who face the challenge of recovery or have emerged from it. The anthology, put together by Lily Dunn and Zoe Gilbert, shows the power of creativity as part of the healing process whilst also showcasing the stunning work of some… Read More Book review| A Wild and Precious Life: A Recovery Anthology

May 21, 2021 lisawalls90141 Comment

Audiobook Review: Bad Love by Maame Blue

Bad love is one woman’s journey through the memories of her early love life and the formative moments that made her who she is. Ekuah Danquah first falls in love at 18 with an ambitious young musician. She relives the memories of their relationship from their first fiery meeting to the confusing trials that discovering… Read More Audiobook Review: Bad Love by Maame Blue

June 29, 2020June 29, 2020 lisawalls9014Leave a comment

Exploring Literature: The Monkey’s Paw

If we take a look at one of the most famous short stories ever written, W.W. Jacobs’ ‘The Monkey’s Paw’, we can see it is a great example of several horror favourite features. Early on it is the ‘seen fatal mistake after it was too late’ of Mr White that gives us our major moment… Read More Exploring Literature: The Monkey’s Paw

June 3, 2019October 17, 2019 lisawalls90141 Comment
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