Erich Mayer
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Review: An Open Book by David Malouf, UQP
Malouf covers a wide canvas and casts a light on the human condition with insight and wisdom and affection.
Review: The Year of the Farmer by Rosalie Ham, Pan Macmillan
The reader looking for a good yarn in a rural setting will find it here.
Review: The Penguin Book of Japanese Short Stories edited by Jay Rubin
This collectionof short stories is preceded by a brilliant self-deprecating introduction by Haruki Murakami.
Review: Tales from the Inner City by Shaun Tan
Shaun Tan has once again produced an extraordinary work.
Review: The Last Brother by Andrew Gross
The author's grandfather was the inspiration for the protagonist of this novel.
Review: The Girl Without Skin by Mads Peder Nordbo
There is much more to this novel than simply a thrilling murder mystery.
Review: Gwendy’s Button Box by Stephen King and Richard Chizmar
Two very gifted writers have combined their talents to produce this short novella.
Review: The Word by William Lane, Transit Lounge
The Word is intended to be a satirical novel about the use of language.
Review: At Dusk by Hwang Sok-yong, Scribe
In this highly engaging novel, Hwang Sok-yong subtly interweaves the reminiscences of three people.
Review: Zenobia by Morten Dürr and Lars Horneman, UQP
This is a striking and deeply moving graphic novel, which uses simple drawings and few words to tell an important…