contemporary fiction

Book Review: Endling by Maria Reva: A Moving Tale of Survival, Loss, and Courage

Endling by Maria Reva is a powerful novel about survival, family, and resilience, following a scientist’s quest to protect rare snails amidst war in Ukraine.

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Book Review: Seascraper by Benjamin Wood

Benjamin Wood’s Seascraper is a haunting story of Thomas Flett, a young man torn between duty, love, and music in the fading coastal town of Longferry.

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Book Review: Solenoid by Mircea Cărtărescu

Explore Solenoid, the 2025 International Booker Prize longlisted novel by Mircea Cărtărescu, blending surrealism, dreams, and philosophical fiction.

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Book Review: Hunchback by Saou Ichikawa

Hunchback by Saou Ichikawa, released on 6 March 2025, is a groundbreaking Japanese novella that has already gained international attention for its fearless storytelling and powerful themes. Hunchback is not.

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