Erich Mayer
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Review: Mad, Bad, Dangerous to Know by Colm Tóibín
By picking the fathers he did, Tóibín has made a brilliant choice and has produced an exceptional biographic work.
Review: When I Saw the Animal by Bernard Cohen, UQP
When I Saw the Animal is a delightful collection of short stories and whatever the length, Bernard Cohen’s focus is…
Review: An Open Book by David Malouf, UQP
Malouf covers a wide canvas and casts a light on the human condition with insight and wisdom and affection.
Review: The Year of the Farmer by Rosalie Ham, Pan Macmillan
The reader looking for a good yarn in a rural setting will find it here.
Review: The Penguin Book of Japanese Short Stories edited by Jay Rubin
This collectionof short stories is preceded by a brilliant self-deprecating introduction by Haruki Murakami.
Review: Tales from the Inner City by Shaun Tan
Shaun Tan has once again produced an extraordinary work.
Review: The Last Brother by Andrew Gross
The author's grandfather was the inspiration for the protagonist of this novel.
Review: The Girl Without Skin by Mads Peder Nordbo
There is much more to this novel than simply a thrilling murder mystery.
Review: Gwendy’s Button Box by Stephen King and Richard Chizmar
Two very gifted writers have combined their talents to produce this short novella.
Review: The Word by William Lane, Transit Lounge
The Word is intended to be a satirical novel about the use of language.