May 29, 2023 7:59AM Walker’s tale of survival, fulfilment and independence The genuine progression in The Colour Purple of the characters as well as their relations with each other, is fresh and imaginative, writes Marli Spriggs
May 22, 2023 7:59AM A feminist novel with an unexpected ending Purple Hibiscus is a great book for anyone interested in African literature and female empowerment, writes Marli Spriggs
May 15, 2023 7:59AM Breaking social convention in modern-day South Korea Marli Spriggs reviews how a South Korean woman’s refusal to eat meat tests the rigid social conventions followed by her family
May 01, 2023 7:38AM Netflix hit inspired by thrilling fantasy Six of Crows Six of Crows is a spellbinding read split into the alternating perspectives of a diverse group of misfits involved in a grand heist
April 24, 2023 7:49AM Orwell’s 1984 - a challenging and rewarding read “1984” presented a strong case for Marli Spriggs to challenge conventions she typically would not examine
April 17, 2023 7:53AM Manipulative, evil faeries make a mesmerising read The faeries in “The Folk of the Air“ are not the type most of us met in our fairytales as young children
April 10, 2023 7:56AM A transfixing classic with something for everyone No matter what you are looking for in a book, “Anna Karenina” is an impressive choice
April 03, 2023 7:45AM For gamers especially, Ready Player One is a good read A spellbinding virtual reality adventure that will dazzle ‘80s fans and engross video game lovers
March 27, 2023 7:59AM Normal People is anything but a clichéd romance novel “Normal People” shows two Irish teenagers integrating into the wider world, and facing varying challenges when adapting
March 20, 2023 7:59AM Persepolis, an alternate view of Iranian history and culture “Persepolis” provides an alternative view on Iranian history and culture for westerners whose perceptions of Iran are often tainted
