A tense well-plotted thriller about a mystery gang of terrorist assassins who seem to be randomly killing civilians and no-one knows why.
Category Archives: American fiction
The Dutch House by Ann Patchett
Ann Patchett’s novel deals with an enduring sister and brother relationship, consolidated when they are ejected from their childhood home, The Dutch House.
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button and Other Jazz Age Stories by F. Scott Fitzgerald
These tales are a mixture of the absurd with the flighty, all told with a vibrant voice, some with humour and a lot with a tinge of darkness
The Third Angel by Alice Hoffman
Slow to start, Alice Hoffman’s book which links all of her female characters grows into a good read with a ghostly feel throughout.
The Dogs of Brownsville by Stan Weisleder
A coming-of-age gangster novel with a bit of glamour and lot of history, Weisleder’s book is well worth reading.
Grab Onto Me Tightly As If I Knew The Way by Bryan Charles
Bryan Charles’ book is about Vim Sweeney and his attempts to deal with the issues that currently affect his life: band, job, love, parents.
As I Lay Dying by William Faulkner
William Faulkner’s darkly comic book was a little disappointing for this reader: big on dark, short on comic and heavy on stream of consciousness.
A Good Man is Hard to Find by Flannery O’Connor
Flannery O’Connor’s book is of its time in its vernacular, its characters and its description of place. Darkly humorous, they are well-written short stories.
The Queen’s Gambit by Walter Tevis
With my interest more than piqued by the Netflix production, I was keen to read Walter Tevis’ portrayal of Beth Harmon, his chess playing prodigy.
The Prophet Joan by Jay Heinrichs
Funny, entertaining, unorthodox, Jay Heinrichs’ book is a truly enjoyable read following the story of the reluctant teenage prophet, Joan.
Scuffed Granny 