Morrissey novel is 'unfocused' and 'verbose' reviewer says

The release of Morrisey’s first novel today (24th September) has sparked a strong reaction on social media after the work received two damning reviews by The Guardian. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2015-09-25 00:00:00 UTC ]

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Book Review: ‘Affinities,’ by Brian Dillon

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Can You Guess The Horror Book Based On Its 1-Star Reviews?

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Granta 163: Best of Young British Novelists 5 review – more solipsism than state of the nation

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Can You Guess the Sci-Fi Book Based On Its 1-Star Reviews?

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