Seven Dead is an atmospheric crime novel by J Jefferson Farjeon first published in 1939, and now republished as part of the British Library Crime Classic Series. Seven Dead Synopsis: With an Introduction by Martin Edwards Ted Lyte, amateur thief, has chosen an isolated house by the coast for … [Read more...]
A WRINKLE IN TIME: The Graphic Novel by Hope Larson (Madeleine L’Engle), Book Review
A graphic novel adaptation of Madeleine L'Engle's ground-breaking science fiction and fantasy classic A Wrinkle in Time, soon to be a major motion picture. A Wrinkle in Time, The Graphic Novel Synopsis : The world already knows Meg and Charles Wallace Murry, Calvin O'Keefe, and the three Mrs--Who, … [Read more...]
AN IDEAL HUSBAND by Oscar Wilde, Book Review
An Ideal Husband in audiobook... a classic play by Oscar Wilde performed by LA Theatre Works An Ideal Husband Synopsis: A tender love story, a serpentine villainess, a glittering setting in London society, and a showering of Wildean witticism are only a few of the reasons why this play has … [Read more...]
I FOR ISOBEL by Amy Witting, Review: A novel in parts
Amy Witting's classic novel I for Isobel initially had me enthralled, the inner workings of a 9yr old mind held charm, as did Witting's original turn of phrase. I for Isobel Synopsis: 'This was life: no sooner had you built yourself your little raft and felt secure than it came to pieces under … [Read more...]
Audiobook narrators creating something special – are you listening?
Years ago, like many readers out there, I had assumed audiobooks weren't for me. But one day I decided to try one (it couldn't be easier with Audible's 'First Title Free' 30 Day Trial Program) and I was hooked. At that time they made my long daily commute infinitely more interesting, and now that … [Read more...]
Challenge Completion – Back to the Classics & Non-Fiction Reading
2015 Non-fiction Reading Challenge (http://www.theintrovertedreader.com/2014/12/2015-nonfiction-reading-challenge.html) I wanted to read more non-fiction this year, but realised it wasn't something I instinctively picked up in my leisure time. I committed to reading 5 non-fiction titles - … [Read more...]
UNDER THE NET by Iris Murdoch, Book Review: Unravelling farce
Under the Net, Iris Murdoch's first novel, features Jake Donaghue and sidekicks getting into predicaments, barbed banter and deception. Under the Net Synopsis: Iris Murdoch's first novel is set in a part of London where struggling writers rub shoulders with successful bookies, and film starlets … [Read more...]
Mini Reviews of the Classics – The Turn of the Screw & The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde
The Turn of the Screw by Henry James Summary The narrator is a young governess, sent off to a country house to take charge of two orphaned children. She finds a pleasant house and a comfortable housekeeper, while the children are beautiful and charming. But she soon begins to feel the presence of … [Read more...]