As promised a couple of weeks ago, this week I’ll be writing about Nick Cave’s recently released second novel, The Death of Bunny Munro. While it is certainly more accessible than his debut (particularly in that the protagonist isn’t mute. Hence, dialogue!), it’s still a dark novel that isn’t for everyone. The protagonist, Bunny Munro, […]
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Going Bovine
I’m going to say it straight. You must read Going Bovine by Libba Bray. This book reads like someone shoved Kurt Vonnegut, Douglas Adams, and John Irving into the blender and hit puree. Bray’s taken the failing life of 16-year-old Cameron, who’s dying from Mad Cow Disease, and made him into an adventurer out to […]
Lighter Fare
For this week’s book, I’ve chosen something a little less sinister and dark (although no less depressing at times, I’m afraid) in Jonathan Tropper’s This Is Where I Leave You. I’d been hearing for weeks from various sources that this was a good book (true) and that Jonathan Tropper’s writing style was similar to that […]
Delving into Darkness
I want to preface by saying that this book is definitely not for everyone. Nick Cave’s debut novel, And the Ass Saw the Angel, fell into my hands two years ago. Knowing Nick Cave primarily as a musician, I found myself hesitant to even read the book, due to some strange, mutant fear that if […]
After the Fire…
Every so often, one reads a novel that is truly surprising in its richness of characters and the world created by the author. After the Fire, a Still Small Voice, the debut novel from Australian writer Evie Wyld, is a unique tale that spans generations, examines the deadening effect of violence and confronts the reader […]
Beginning with “The Maytrees”
Well, it’s my first post for Unwind and I must admit that I’m quite excited. In fact, I’m so excited that I’m going to begin not by writing about a new book, but with one of my favorites from 2007: Annie Dillard’s The Maytrees.
Delights of the Doctor
Doctor Who. It’s a brilliant show. But is it brilliant as a book? I had seen the books at the bookstore, but hadn’t picked one up until a few days ago. I was wary. Who isn’t? A TV show in book format? Seems…questionable. Luckily, it was brilliant. The book I picked up was Doctor Who: […]
Saving your Books!
Do you have a lot of books? Are they cluttering up space on your shelves, in your corners, and even under your bed? Well, I do. I’ve quite a lot, actually. I suppose that’s where all my money’s been going – books. And sadly, I can’t take them all with me when I move and […]
A Classic That’ll Eat Your Brain
It’s summer. School is out (unless you’re the unlucky sap taking summer school), finals are over, and it’s time to sit back and chill. But, just because you’re not in school, you still want to look smart and fancy. So, you’re thinking about reading a good ol’ classic. Like Frankenstein or, maybe, A Tale of […]
When you’re a Hero…
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a hero? How will you be treated? Who will talk to you? Who won’t talk to you? Will you become the villain the minute you do something that isn’t hero-like? And why exactly are you a hero to begin with? Well, here’s the book for you.
