Author: Francesca TF

A book that promised to explore the emotional intimacy between men and male friendship ended up being, ultimately, a trauma dump. While A Little Life starts out as a story about four male friends navigating adulthood in New York City, it quickly narrows its focus to one character: Jude St. Francis. From there, the novel becomes an … Continue reading Book Review: A Little Life, by Hanya Yanagihara

Storytelling has always been one of our most powerful tools — a way to reflect, empathise, and better understand the world and ourselves. In Hotel Avocado, Bob Mortimer leans into this power with warmth, wit, and his unmistakably offbeat charm. As the follow-up to The Satsuma Complex, this second instalment continues the story of Gary Thorn: solicitor, … Continue reading Book Review: Hotel Avocado, by Bob Mortimer