Erich Mayer
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Review: Melodrome by Marcelo Cohen translated by Chris Andrews
Melodrome is a novella that hovers between fantasy and realism.
Review: Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead by Olga Tokarczuk
This is a delightful, well constructed and unconventional murder mystery.
Review: Fear – Trump in the White House by Bob Woodward
This book is a penetrating report by Bob Woodward about the current president of the USA, Donald Trump.
Review: Injury Time by Clive James, Picador
These beautiful poems are proof that Clive James has made good use of the extra time he has been allotted.
Review: The Bulldog Track by Peter Phelps, Hachette
Described as 'a bloody good yarn' by Phelps' mother, this memoir is a loving tribute to Phelps' father and grandfather.
Review: Around the World in 80 Trees by J Drori and illustrated by L Clerc
Between them, Drori and Clerc have created a poetic, visually entertaining and learned insight into trees.
Review: The Apology by Ross Watkins, UQP
The Apology is about thwarted homosexual desires, family problems, and the ease with which a reputation can be damaged.
Review: Prize Fighter by Future D. Fidel, Hachette
This is undoubtedly one of the best books published by an Australian writer in a long time.
Review: A Long Way from No Go by Tjanara Goreng Goreng, Wild Dingo Press
In this no-holds-barred memoir Tjanara Goreng Goreng tells of her turbulent and busy life with equal parts humility and pride.
Review: Antidote To A Curse by James Cristina, Transit Lounge
James Cristina’s fluent and vivid writing makes this experimental novel compelling although it challenges easy comprehension.