Capsule book reviews in 255 characters or fewer. Ish. A reading diary (1st Jan 2019 onwards) by Eamonn Griffin.
An introduction to Homer, including summaries of The Iliad and The Odyssey. A fine primer for those new to the area, maintaining the series’ accessible and informative high standard, while pleasingly mimicking the classic children’s book format, illustrations and all.
_
My own books are here, if that’s your thing. Newest is noir thriller East of England.
In a food-obsessed alt-LA, a solitary sushi chef plays rival culinary gangs off against each other. Fun Jojimbo variant, with plenty of gags about foodie lifestyles, some tips on how to approach sushi with respect, plus an abundance of pulp-noir violence, characters, and attitude.
—
My own books are here, if that’s your thing. Newest is noir thriller East of England.
Bruce Wayne and The Bat struggle over whose identity is dominant. A smart, quick chamber piece that both covers a great deal of Bat-history and delivers in immediate story terms. Packaged together with other Batman work from Cooke, including the stand-alone Catwoman adventure Selina’s Big Score.
—
My own books are here, if that’s your thing. Newest is noir thriller East of England.
Desperate to earn, Selina Kyle takes on a risky big heist opportunity. Pacy graphic novel in Cooke’s typically confident noir-inflected style, operating also as a precursor to his Richard Stark/Parker adaptations. Explosive and with an emotional heart, this is lots of fun.
—
My own books are here, if that’s your thing. Newest is noir thriller East of England.
255bookreview.com 