By Jenny Farrell Yet another Frankenstein film has made its way to the screen. Despite critical acclaim and projected awards, it has little in common with Mary... Continue reading
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Edouard Louis in 2017. Image: Wikimedia By Stefan Szczelkun In Edouard Louis’ account, oppression leaves ‘wounds’. It’s a visceral word. A bloody word, suggesting broken skin and serious... Continue reading
Jack London, standing: Public Domain portrait photograph By Jenny Farrell Jack London’s journey as a socialist and a writer is a story of dramatic ascent and tragic... Continue reading
Image by the author ‘The Last Olive Tree’ is an allegorical short story by Dr. Abdulghani Al-Shuaibi that captures the endurance of the human spirit in Gaza... Continue reading
The Sikh Snowman is a celebratory story about coming together and is the ideal present for children from any community for any festival. It is available here.... Continue reading
The book is available here By Jenny Farrell Leila Majaj Kirkconnell’s Under the Same Sky is more than a novel; it is a monumental work of witness... Continue reading
Image: CCA 3.0 By Wayne Dean-Richards “Maybe the Mona Lisa on a good day. Forget the rest.” White-haired and blue-suited, James Wheatley wasn’t noted for his... Continue reading
Every One Still Here – Stories, by Liadán Ní Chuinn, Granta 2025, £14.99; The Stinging Fly, €12.00. By Jenny Farrell Liadán Ní Chuinn’s stunning short story collection... Continue reading
Image by Alan McGuire By Maria Trbojevic Close your eyes now, child of Palestine. Tonight whilst you sleep beneath the fingers of tracer fire that crisscross the... Continue reading
Northodox Press, 2025 By Jenny Farrell Literature often offers perspectives on history ignored by mainstream narratives. Crime writing, in particular, has long been used to explore working-class... Continue reading
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