Frankenstein Review
Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus (most commonly referred to simply as Frankenstein) by Mary Shelley is an old classic of Gothic literature.
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Author: Jamie Hall
Writer, avid book reader and procrastinator extraordinaire.
Society was the real villain in Frankenstein
What is a monster? Let’s try and find out Continue reading Society was the real villain in Frankenstein
Under the Eagle Review
I am a huge fan of historical fiction, especially the kind set in the fascinating world of ancient Rome. There’s something about the inherent intrigue and ruthlessness of the Empire at its height that appeals to the reader within me. Which is why Simon Scarrows‘ Under the Eagle and it’s subsequent series is a firm favourite of mine. The series as a whole sheds light … Continue reading Under the Eagle Review
James Clyde and the Diamonds of Orchestra Review
James Clyde did not have the greatest start in life, as an infant he was deposited at a children’s home by his wounded, blood-soaked grandfather. As a result, he grows up under a cloud of mystery. His grandfather remains in his life and James always visits him over the Christmas holidays, he is a rather unusual man it has to be said. It is on … Continue reading James Clyde and the Diamonds of Orchestra Review
Path to Vengeance Review
With his father, brother and fiancée lying dead at the hands of Krelathan raiders, Grogaan’s life is ripped apart, he is consumed with grief, anger and rage. He vows to himself that he will have his revenge and he sets out on his ‘path to vengeance’ by purchasing four starfighters for him and his friends, which they extensively modify to give them the advantage in … Continue reading Path to Vengeance Review
An exploration of the Vampire and its Sexuality
Vampires have enjoyed something of a renaissance in modern literature and one of the main reasons for that is the sexual nature of what is otherwise a monster from the depths of mankind’s nightmares Continue reading An exploration of the Vampire and its Sexuality
Silent Scream Review
Procedural crime novels are not really my forte, don’t get me wrong I don’t mind the genre at all, it’s not the kind of novel I find myself picking up in the shop. When you’re running a literary review site though you kind of have to push your boundaries a little, so I checked through goodreads and picked up a recommended crime novel to see … Continue reading Silent Scream Review
The Last Terry Pratchett Stories will be Published in September
Many of the stories in The Time-travelling Caveman have never been published in a book Continue reading The Last Terry Pratchett Stories will be Published in September
The Amulet of Kings Review
The Amulet of Kings (The Banned Underground book series) By Will Jones was a fascinating novel to devour. It’s pages are filled to bursting point with all manner of magic, Dwarves, Witches, Wizards, Trolls and oddly enough, pizza boxes. It’s not hyperbole to say that this book was a righteous laugh from the first word right up until the very last. The story introduces us … Continue reading The Amulet of Kings Review
Rowling joins Rushdie and Atwood to warn against ‘intolerance’
JK Rowling has joined Salman Rushdie has signed a controversial open letter condemning “an intolerance of imposing views.” Continue reading Rowling joins Rushdie and Atwood to warn against ‘intolerance’
The Phoenix Conspiracy Review
The Phoenix Conspiracy by Richard Sanders is a science-fiction novel set in a future Universe where mankind has managed to create a sprawling Empire stretching across a huge swath of the galaxy. Opposing them are two rival alien Empires. On the face of it the Human Empire seems to be largely peaceful. However, a rogue captain attacks an innocent alien civilian convoy and quickly plunges … Continue reading The Phoenix Conspiracy Review
Survival Year Review
Can you imagine a world where every citizen could directly weigh in on politics and the actions of his or her host government from their cell phone? In this not-so-distant sci-fi future, Jennifer French’s Survival Year offers this scenario as a true possibility. There’s international betrayal, a love triangle and a common desire to bring the world together in the face of global political upheaval, … Continue reading Survival Year Review
Before I Go To Sleep Review
When I heard about Before I Go To Sleep I couldn’t help but think, “here we go again, it’s another simple romantic thriller with very little to offer the reader beyond a few shocks and a maybe a couple of awws.” But it wasn’t long before I realised this wasn’t just a simple copy and paste story. Every day our dear heroine Christine wakes up … Continue reading Before I Go To Sleep Review
Camino Winds Review
With a nasty storm rapidly bearing down a foul murder is committed in this John Grisham whodunit. Continue reading Camino Winds Review
Helens of Troy Review
How can I best describe Helens-of-Troy to you? I could say it’s simply like Twilight but without all the crap bits in there but then that doesn’t leave any Twilight left so that would be a poor example. One other review I have seen described it as Gilmore Girls meets Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and I have to say that’s not all that far wrong, … Continue reading Helens of Troy Review
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