Source: Review copy from Tinder Press. Thanks to Caitln for sending me an ARC I very much enjoyed Benjamin’s debut The Immortalists which had a clever conceit at its heart in that the four protagonists of the Gold family all know the date when they will die. It was well done, so of course I Read More
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Smoke and mirrors – some novels about Magicians
Novels involving magicians – illusionists and conjurors rather than Gandalf types that is, score highly on my literary theme radar. I love all their skills, sleight of hand and misdirection, the optical illusions, all backed up by patter or a stage presence that fools us. Nowadays, of course, we exclaim in wonderment “how did they Read More
Can you cheat fate?
The Immortalists by Chloe Benjamin I’ve been itching to read this novel due to its clever premise since I first got my hands on a copy. I’ve finally made time for it. How long would you live your life if you knew the day you were going to die? This is the central question, emblazoned Read More