Chinese Spring

‘No, it was nothing physical, it was the helplessness, the knowledge they could do what they liked w …

Alistair Braidwood Reviews: Nina X by Ewan Morrison

Nina X has no idea what the outside world is like. Nina X has a lot to learn.

The Starlight Watchmaker

‘The energy is rather explosive,’ he explained. ‘I can’t keep it here in case it gets hot. It could …

Carrying Over: Translation as Conversation

‘As a reader, there is a feeling of trust and hope when you abandon yourself to translation. You are …

How to get Shortlisted for the Man Booker International Prize

‘I think it helped a lot that I was very unfamiliar with the Arab world in general and Oman in parti …

Lee Randall Reviews: Spring by Ali Smith

‘Surprise. Happy new year. Everything impossible is possible.’