Book Reviews – Page 7 – Coffee Time Reviews

How a Unique Narrator Enhances the Reading Experience in ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’

Cover of 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee, on a white background, with green leaves on all corners of the image

Why this 1960s classic is still relevant and a must-read nowadays.

A Timeless Tale: ‘The Color Purple’ and its Ever-Present Themes

Copy of 'The Color Purple' on a wooden shelf, with a plant and a crystal décor object on either side.

Why “The Color Purple” is a must-read this summer and how any feminist can benefit from it.

Books By Memory: ‘A Time of Gifts’ by Patrick Leigh Fermor

How can books create graphic, unforgettable memories, outside of the content on their pages?

The Picture of Dorian Gray: A Rolling Review With Dark Academia Vibes

'The Picture of Dorian Gray' by Oscar Wilde on a desk, surrounded by old stationary: notebooks, postcards, and a fountain pen.

Let’s go through a read-through of ‘The Picture of Dorian Gray’ and why it is considered the Bible of Dark Academia.

‘I Ride Tsunami’ Is a Condemnation of The Digital Age

A poetry collection about workaholism, social media, and losing our souls to technology.

‘The Division Bell Mystery’ Made Me Rethink Working with Politicians

A detective story from the 1930s tells us more about modern politics than the news.

Why ‘The Tyranny of Lost Things’ Is an Enduring Summer Read

Cover of 'The Tyranny of Lost Things' on a summery background, half pink and half orange.

“The Tyranny of Lost Things” by Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett is, at a glance, the perfect summer book. But you’ll have to dive deeper to get its true meanings.

‘Against The Loveless World’ Gives a Voice to the Voiceless

Hand holding 'Against the Loveless World' by Susan Abulhawa, against white background

Why this book about solitary confinement and one woman’s fight against a world that keeps bringing her down is a must-read for any political fiction fan.

The Feral, The Brutal, and The Supernatural in ‘Mouthful of Birds’

A hand holding "Mouthful of Birds" by Samantha Schweblin against a tropical background of leaves and red flowers, in what looks like a garden.

And why I loved this Kafkaesque trip into alternate realities.

Matthew Francis’s Retelling of ‘The Mabinogi’ Revels in the Magic of Poetry

e Mabinogi, consists of four interlinked stories set in a version of Britain in which the magical is only a few steps away and kings can become cobblers.