Endgame book: Omid Scobie and the problem of hearsay – review
The contentious world of the British monarchy, media leaks, and the battle for truth is the backbone of “Endgame,” a new book by Omid Scobie.
Safiya Sinclair: How To Say Babylon is an escape through poetry – review
“How To Say Babylon” by Safiya Sinclair transcends oppression through poetic words in this evocative memoir.
Tupac Shakur biography: a life marked by struggle and death – review
Explore the life of the rapper Tupac Shakur in “The Authorized Biography” by Staci Robinson, shedding light on his mistrust in authority.
Barbra Streisand book: 970 pages of self-validation – review
Star Barbra Streisand reveals-all in her long-awaited book, including her quest for unconditional love and the search for her roots.
Jordan Peele: Out There Screaming is intersectional horror at its best – review
“Out There Screaming” edited by Jordan Peele combines supernatural horror with profound reflections on Black America’s history and traumas.
Matthew Perry book: Chandler’s life was his ideal – review
From early struggles to iconic roles, we see how addiction took control of Matthew Perry in his memoir, as we sadly mourn his death.
A Memoir of My Former Self: Hilary Mantel continues to excel – review
Explore Hilary Mantel’s posthumous collection of essays in “A Memoir of My Former Self,” a literary journey through diverse subjects.
Britney Spears book: The Woman in Me and age-old misogyny – review
Britney Spears’ highly anticipated book, titled “The Woman in Me,” lays bare a nightmarish tale of relentless public gaslighting, an abusive family dynamic, and the societal role in perpetuating the exploitation of female child stars. While some of these details were known over the years, the book delves deep into the extent of control exerted […]
Killers of the Flower Moon: book outshines Scorsese film – review
I must confess that I have conflicting emotions regarding Martin Scorsese’s adaptation of “Killers of the Flower Moon.” Despite its critical acclaim for capturing David Grann’s masterful book from 2017, watching the film through the lens of Hollywood’s white perspective is unsettling. Regrettably, it fails to escape its own biases, humanising genocidal murderers while diminishing […]
The Fall by Michael Wolff: a dull portrait of Murdoch – review
The portrayal of Rupert Murdoch by Michael Wolff and his dynasty in ‘The Fall’ disappoints with lacklustre revelations.