September 2024 - Andrew Blackman

Reading

There Are Rivers in the Sky by Elif Shafak

Why was I disappointed by a novel that everyone else seems to love? Follow me as I try to find the answers.

Reading

Review: 912 Batu Road by Viji Krishnamoorthy

A Malaysian debut novelist combines a contemporary love story with a historical narrative of Japanese occupation. I enjoyed one much more than…

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Silvia Cachia on Kokoro by Natsume Soseki: “I take your advice, knowing that part 3 is especially rewarding helps keep perspective.” Jan 17, 15:25
David on There Are Rivers in the Sky by Elif Shafak: “Hi Andrew, thanks for your review. I’ve just finished this book after sitting in my TBR pile for a while.…” Jan 16, 10:03
Emma @ Words And Peace on Kokoro by Natsume Soseki: “Neat! I enjoyed Kokoro very much. And when answering a questionnaire for The Classics Club, I just realized Soseki is…” Jan 16, 00:20
Alice Smith on Reading Wales Month: Clear by Carys Davies: “I found this book (Clear) remarkable and was totally caught up in it. I was glad to read Andrew Blackman’s…” Jan 15, 20:18
Bellezza on Cat’s Eye by Margaret Atwood: “I read this book when it was first published, years and years ago, and felt that Atwood was writing about…” Jan 10, 03:04