The Crow's creator returns to his dark character in a new graphic novel mini-series.
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Book Review: ‘The English in Love: The Intimate Story of an Emotional Revolution’ by Claire Langhammer
From emotional blackmail to Fifties 'hook-ups', there's little that's new.
Read More »Book Review: ‘The War That Ended Peace’ by Margaret MacMillan
This new history of Europe's conflicts leading up to World War I lacks geopolitical context.
Read More »Book Review: ‘The Last Laugh’ by Arjuna Ardagh
While the plot is not entirely convincing, this novel with a strong spiritual message is entertaining and thought-provoking.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Louder Than Hell: The Definitive Oral History of Metal’ by Jon Wiederhorn and Katherine Turman
The metal scene is violent and brutal, but for fans of the genre this is the only book they will ever need to read to understand the scene.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Winds of Salem’ by Melissa De La Cruz
Branded a witch by her best friend, Freya now faces the daunting task of trying to save herself as the hysteria of old Salem continues.
Read More »Book Review: ‘If Kennedy Lived: The First and Second Terms of President John F. Kennedy’ by Jeff Greenfield
Well researched, but it has a bit too much of an "inside politics" feel.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Mick Jagger’ by Phillip Norman
Some sympathy for the devil after all.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Bird: The Life and Music of Charlie Parker’ by Chuck Haddix
Filled with illuminating anecdotes from the people who knew the man, who saw at his best, who saw him at his worst.
Read More »Graphic Novel Review: ‘Monster on the Hill’ by Rob Harrell
A Victorian monster with confidence issues gets to prove his mettle in this appealing all-ages graphic novel.
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