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The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux

Posted on February 6, 2015 by Adam Randall

The Phantom of the Opera isn’t a book that can easily be defined. It’s part romance, part comedy, part horror and part mystery story and it really is a beautiful combination. I feel like these different tones contrast against one … Continue reading →

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Politics and the English Language by George Orwell

Posted on January 23, 2015 by Adam Randall

Politics and the English Language is a short essay by George Orwell which covers the various ways in which language is twisted in ways to benefit politicians. The whole piece is quite anti-government (but then, what do you expect from … Continue reading →

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The Night Before Christmas by Clement Clarke Moore

Posted on December 24, 2014 by Adam Randall

‘Twas the night before Christmas and all through the home, not a single person was unfamiliar with this poem. Clement Clarke Moore’s famous poem “The Night Before Christmas” or, as it was originally called “A Visit From St. Nicholas”, is … Continue reading →

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A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens

Posted on December 19, 2014 by Adam Randall

This book’s a real treat. For me, this is the story which I associate more strongly with Christmas than any other. It’s a classic and one which I think anybody can enjoy. I do like to keep my reviews completely … Continue reading →

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Matilda by Roald Dahl

Posted on November 28, 2014 by Adam Randall

Matilda is, perhaps, one of Roald Dahl’s most well regarded novels. It tells the story of the titular Matilda and her rather troublesome life. It is, at its heart, a children’s novel, but it’s one which I think can still … Continue reading →

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Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare

Posted on November 14, 2014 by Adam Randall

I’m sure everybody knows this story. Not only is it one of the most popular Shakespeare plays, but also one of the best known love stories from throughout all of history. Romeo and Juliet themselves are thought of as the … Continue reading →

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The Island of Doctor Moreau by H. G. Wells

Posted on October 31, 2014 by Adam Randall

It was his three first novels, The Time Machine, The War of the Worlds and The Island of Doctor Moreau that made H.G. Wells into the successful author he’s remembered as today. However, while those first two are always remembered … Continue reading →

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Watchmen by Alan Moore

Posted on September 26, 2014 by Adam Randall

Alan Moore’s Watchmen is a standalone graphic novel, which takes the superhero genre and tries to play it as realistically as possible. The result is something which is very pleasing and something which can be enjoyed both by fans of … Continue reading →

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The War of Art by Steven Pressfield

Posted on September 17, 2014 by Adam Randall

This is non-fiction book which sets out to help its readers overcome any forms of creative block and get on with their own projects. The main focus seems to be on writing (as Pressfield himself is a writer) but he … Continue reading →

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The Shock of the Fall by Nathan Filer

Posted on September 5, 2014 by Adam Randall

I just recently finished reading this book, and it has become one of my absolute favourite novels and while I enjoy pretty much every book that I read, I don’t have all that many absolute favourites. Having said that, I’m … Continue reading →

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