Erich Mayer
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Review: Trick of the Light by Laura Elvery, UQP
One of the stories is a spine-chilling reminder of the effect of unintended consequences.
Review: A Day in the Life of Marlon Bundo by Jill Twiss
A book like this, which is about marriage equality and democracy and yet is suitable for children and adults, is…
Review: The Arsonist by Chloe Hooper
Chloe Hooper shares her insights into the sort of person who might perpetrate the crime of arson.
Review: Milkman by Anna Burns
Maybe-girlfriend tells us what she does and thinks and what happens in her community with eloquence, passion and conviction.
Review: The Moscow Sleepers by Stella Rimington
This nuanced novel is told from a woman’s point of view, representing a refreshing change from many a spy story.
Review: Degrowth in the Suburbs by Samuel Alexander and Brendan Gleeson
The authors explore a significant range of actions that could mitigate the disaster our planet is hurtling towards.
Review: The Butcherbird Stories By A S Patrić
Patrić uses the short story form to perfection and is no less adept with the novella.
Review: Soul of the Border by Matteo Righetto
Without supplementing their earnings by smuggling tobacco, the de Boers family cannot survive.
Review: Mad, Bad, Dangerous to Know by Colm Tóibín
By picking the fathers he did, Tóibín has made a brilliant choice and has produced an exceptional biographic work.
Review: When I Saw the Animal by Bernard Cohen, UQP
When I Saw the Animal is a delightful collection of short stories and whatever the length, Bernard Cohen’s focus is…