by Chris Maher | Sep 7, 2021 | Book reviews
AC Grayling ranges across multiple disciplines as he presents the case for a broader understanding of the world. At this year’s Sydney Writers Festival, renowned philosopher and author AC Grayling implored the audience to become multi-literate, that is to read widely...
by Chris Maher | Nov 12, 2020 | Book reviews
Following the resounding acclaim for his debut novel, Trent Dalton has drawn together some of the elements that made Boy Swallows Universe such a success and remixed them into a gritty fable that bristles with tantalising optimism. The heart of his first book was...
by Chris Maher | Jul 9, 2020 | Book reviews
Reviewed by Chris Maher Review at Newtown Review of Books These new stories from award-winning author Ted Chiang challenge what we think about artificial intelligence, free will and other big questions. Ted Chiang made quite an impact in 2002 with his debut...
by Chris Maher | Mar 22, 2020 | Book reviews
Reviewed by Chris Maher Review at Newtown Review of Books The new series from the author of the bestselling His Dark Materials continues in The Secret Commonwealth. For young adults, breaking up with a lover who seems to know your inner thoughts is a heart-wrenching...
by Chris Maher | Mar 22, 2020 | Book reviews
Reviewed by Chris Maher Review at Newtown Review of Books Becky Chambers assembles an intriguing cast of species in a spacecraft on a mission into deep space. Compared in its publicity to cult TV sci-fi show Firefly, The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet is both more...
by Chris Maher | Mar 22, 2020 | Book reviews
Reviewed by Chris Maher Review at Newtown Review of Books Underground Airlines is set in modern day USA – basically the same except for one overwhelming difference: the Civil War never happened, and slavery still exists. This novel is quite a feat.Ben H Winters has...
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