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Delves on questions of identity, colonialism and translation through a fictionalised Oxford town

A photo-journalist trying to unravel the mystery of his own death. Talks about historical fiction through a magic realist lens...

The story and plot is different to anything I had read in a long time and I was hooked from beginning to the last page. The writing evoked emotions in me. I mean the book is literally called the death of Vivek Oji, but when he died, I was so sad, I cried.

Wow - what an eye opener. Had little knowledge of Chinese history and culture before reading this.

A gritty collection of young women navigating modern society - really opened my eyes to the short story format!

Twists and turns…. I’ll say no more!!

It’s a haunting mystical saga set in the 12th Century. It takes you from the dramatic valleys of Wales to the magical Highlands of Scotland to the Plantagenet court of London. It will sweep you away

This is a highly descriptive novel that reveals the extraordinary within the ordinary. There is so much love within the relationships of the characters that bring warmth to a harrowing tale

This book is historically elucidating. I could sense the plight of the protagonists across several generations. It gave an insight into the cross-generational struggles of family secrets

This is a highly descriptive novel that reveals the extraordinary within the ordinary. There is so much love within the relationships of the characters that bring warmth to a harrowing tale

This book is historically elucidating. I could sense the plight of the protagonists across several generations. It gave an insight into the cross-generational struggles of family secrets

Very stereotypical favourite for a Psychology student but I just LOVE this book - dystopian novel way beyond it’s time.

Historical fantasy with complex characters and an interesting peek into the lives of marginalised people in the 1600s.

Really fascinating dystopia novel that speaks volumes about the way women are viewed in society and what a world without women would entail.

A stunning story, based on true events and a part of history that should be praised and appreciated

I just think this book is beautifully written and so meaningfully explored what it is to be a human and what it is to be in love

I had to study this on my course and I just think it’s so scary and so well written

My favourite book from this series