Ghost River is not a book I would usually choose. But I am very glad it was chosen for me by my book club. Otherwise I might have missed this well-written, many-layered story.
Category Archives: Reviews
Rereading favourite books (PWF)
Rereading favourite books is a joy for many people. We not only reconnect with favourite authors and characters. In a way we also reconnect with younger ourselves. Many writers also think rereading favourite books is a necessity. These were among the points made during a session which I thoroughly enjoyed at the Perth Writers Festival (PWF) […]
Rosanne Dingli does it again!
Rosanne Dingli has released another book. A Funeral in Fiesole is this Western Australian author’s seventh novel.
Reading challenge back for 2016
A reading challenge I enjoy is back again this year. I’ve already signed up to read at least ten books by Australian women. I’ll review six of them. My reviews will appear from time to time on this blog.
AWW Challenge 2015 completed
AWW Challenge (Australian Women Writers Challenge) is held each year. It’s aim is to encourage more women to read and review books by Australian women. It is hoped that this will go some way to correct an imbalance.
How to Disappear by Rosanne Dingli
How to Disappear is a novel by the prolific Western Australian author and poet, Rosanne Dingli. Rosanne was born in Malta. She came to Australia to live in 1982. Her rich writing reflects wide travel and a deep understanding of language. She is a story-teller who writes about art. About music. About other cultures.
The Anchoress – Robyn Cadwallader
The Anchoress by Robin Cadwallader gripped me, unexpectedly, from the first page.
The Anchoress by Robyn Cadwallader
The Anchoress by Robin Cadwallader gripped me, unexpectedly, from the first page.
Death in Malta – a review
Death in Malta, a novel by Rosanne Dingli, is a delightful read. It is part mystery, part sweet love story, and totally absorbing.
Last Cab to Darwin – film review
Last Cab to Darwin has been a long time in the making. It was well worth the wait!