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    Notch Loose: Satire, Violence, and Australian Identity

    Notch Loose: Satire, Violence, and Australian Identity

    A review of 'Notch Loose,' a satirical novel exploring violence, history, and Australian identity through grotesque characters and dark humor. It balances critique with slapstick, though it sometimes falls short.


    Book Reviews: Frankfurt’s ‘Bullshit’, Shteyngart’s ‘Vera’, and More

    Book Reviews: Frankfurt’s ‘Bullshit’, Shteyngart’s ‘Vera’, and More

    Reviews of Harry Frankfurt's 'On Bullshit', Gary Shteyngart's 'Vera', Michael Clune's 'Pan', and Alayo Akinkugbe's 'Reframing Blackness' are discussed, highlighting key themes and critical reception.


    Brophy’s ‘An Inventory of Yearning’: Poetry, Paris, and Reflection

    Brophy’s ‘An Inventory of Yearning’: Poetry, Paris, and Reflection

    Review of Kevin Brophy's 'An Inventory of Yearning,' exploring themes of art, place (Paris), longing, and social commentary through vivid imagery and philosophical reflection. Brophy's poetic voice resonates with profound experiences.