In 2010, a radical new idea that revolutionised the way we interact with the internet took off. This came to be known in recent years as targeted advertising. In essence, it is a sophisticated method of advertising where large marketing…
The Poppy War is one of the most impressive dark fantasy debuts I have ever read. From the outset, Kuang introduces us to a morally complex character-Fang Runin, known simply as Rin. What initially begins as a stereotypical novel of…
It was a dull, grey evening with a sky that threatened rain. The morning had been cold and wet with a brisk wind that swept the rain across the land. I sat in the corner shivering like the sails on…
McEwan’s most notable novel ‘Atonement’ journeys the reader through a blossoming and rather brusque romance between an aristocratic Cecilia Tallis and the labouring Robbie Turner. The novel is split into four parts which develop the complex character narrative structure through…
This text is a historical bildungsroman focalised through the two central protagonists- Maryam and Laila. The plot centres around how, together, these female protagonists overcome the tyrannical rule of their husband Rasheed within a political landscape in Afghanistan that is…
Stuck staring at our electronic screens emitting blue light When we can only recollect the time before, which has faded into a sepia light. Only memorable if we try to remember it. The only time it’s ok to be stuck…
The sea began to harvest its once-dormant strength. The tranquillity of it appeared hazy like a long lost dream. Presently, the torrent waves were gripping the seafloor and hurling themselves along the cliffside. Barraging waves pulsed back and forth amidst…
The spectral darkness of that night would never escape my memory. It still endured the paranoic crypt-quiet. Steadily, I crept along the jungle path paved by the heaving wind as the hollow sound of wildlife surrounded me. Rustling leaves began…
Step 1. Read the book! This is the most important aspect of writing a book review. You will not be able to summarise the key events of a book if you don’t know what occurs. You will need to give…
List technical words that may be significant. These could be adjectives or nouns which add a sense of sophistication to your story. List punctuation and linguistic devices that you will use and check them off once you’ve used all of…