Book Reviews

‘The Divine Boys’: Toxic Masculinity and Privilege as the Roots of Violence

By Serena Chang 07 September, 2020

There is an age-old nature vs. nurture debate, but Laura Restrepo’s The Divine Boys makes a persuasive case to scrutinise... Read Article

Fernanda Melchor Offers ‘Honest’ and Gritty Portraits of Mexican Society in ‘Aquí no es Miami’ and ‘Hurricane Season’

By Camila Vergara 26 August, 2020

The International Booker-prize nominated Mexican writer paints a picture of a dark and violent modern-day Veracruz by layering individual experiences... Read Article

‘The Adventures of China Iron’ Charts Alternative Histories, Polyamorous Adventures and Argentina’s Lush Landscapes

By Serena Chang 11 August, 2020

Gabriela Cabezón Cámara is one of the leading figures in Argentinian literature and a prominent feminist intellectual. The Adventures of... Read Article

Mario Benedetti – Who Among Us? / Springtime In A Mirror

By Russ Slater 22 January, 2020

I’ve always had a soft spot for Uruguay. I lived and worked in Montevideo for a spell, and spent a... Read Article

Bryan McCann – Getz/Gilberto

By Russ Slater 01 May, 2019

As noted right at the beginning of this book, “Getz/Gilberto is the album people think of when they think of... Read Article