Literary Satire Fiction
Ian King’s narrative displays his usual excellently executed dark humour interlaced with a far-reaching understanding of human nature as his hapless characters move through the pages, their lives complicated by both greed and the need for redemption.
Philosophical War Fiction
Demonstrating outstanding artistry and finesse, ‘Khristmas in Kabul-Once upon a time in Afghanistan’, by Ian Trevor King, proves exceptionally insightful as it immerses its readers in the precarious aftermath of a war-a war which has not quite finished with its players.
Psychological Thrillers
Fourteen-year-old Brady is ‘in’. In a neighbourhood where alcohol and drugs are what makes the world go round, it’s not a bad position to be in. However, the arrival of a new and cocky kid of the block, Alex, spells disaster.
Epic African Fiction
It is a novel with the courage to be about complex, sweeping emotions with Waldrip effectively using the alternate perspectives of disparate timelines to create a marvellously pacy, suspenseful read which is deceptively easy to become immersed in.
Action & Adventure Literary Fiction
A whimsical fantasy bound by human relationships, adventures and desires, ‘Tiger-wolf’, by Brien Cole, plays with time and space as fact blurs with fiction and the world expands and shrinks in response to both past and present.
Black & African American Urban Fiction
His narrative is verbally smart and the various contrivances and tangles of his plot are cleverly played out. Provoking reflection on the dichotomy between societal expectations and the race-defined self.
Literary Fiction and Social Commentary
Best Literary Fiction and Social Commentary Book Reviews From BookViral “An engaging and thought-provoking read…” Buy On Amazon UK Buy On Amazon US Recommend for the coveted BookViral Crimson Quill. To make your recommendation simply click on the award badge below…… ASIN : B0C5KBKN29 Publisher : AuthorHouse (30 Oct. 2006) Language : […]
Historical French Fiction To Read
Patti Flinn brings us a fascinating foray into the complications of colour and gender in 18th Century France in ‘Veronique’s Journey’. This unique novella tracks the coming of age of a young black girl in a small town, who is buffeted by parental expectations and societal norms.
American Historical Romance Reviews
Compelling and unstoppable, Assault (book 1 of the Girl with a Knife series), is undeniably addictive. Perfectly representing the challenges of colonial America, Hogg’s book has it all.
Coming of Age Fiction Reviews
Best Coming of Age Fiction Reviews From BookViral “A compassionate look at the real heart of youth…” Buy On Amazon UK Buy On Amazon US Recommend for the coveted BookViral Crimson Quill. To make your recommendation simply click on the award badge below…… Publisher: Independently published (December 10, 2019) Language: English Paperback: 216 pages ISBN-10: […]