Category Archives: review

Tweeters: The Birdman’s Wife

Posted on 26/03/2021 by Angela Savage

Artist Elizabeth Gould spent her life capturing the sublime beauty of birds the world had never seen before. But her legacy was eclipsed by the fame of her husband, John Gould. The Birdman’s Wife at last gives voice to a … Continue reading →

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More reviews for Mother of Pearl

Posted on 06/09/2019 by Angela Savage

There are good book reviews, which are nice. There are also reviews which see not just to the heart of your book, but hear the murmurings of your subconcious as you wrote it, and you soar like an eagle because … Continue reading →

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Review: Stay With Me

Posted on 07/08/2015 by Angela Savage

Stay With Me by Australian YA author Maureen McCarthy is narrated by Tess Browne, who has been living outside Byron Bay with her violent and abusive boyfriend, Jay, since she finished school. At the age of 21, a chance meeting … Continue reading →

Posted in review | Tagged Australia, crime fiction, family violence, Maureen McCarthy, Melbourne Writers Festival 2015, review, Stay With Me | 4 Comments

It’s Not Often Easy and Not Often Kind*

Posted on 20/07/2015 by Angela Savage

Crime fiction blogger extraordinaire Margot Kinberg has come up with a wonderful plan for simple labels to help readers choose which crime novels to read — and which to avoid. Have a look at Margot’s suggestions and feel free to … Continue reading →