by Alexandra Efthymiou | 1 22, f, 2020 | Culture, Literature
Whose lies are true? A review of Dorothy Koomson’s gripping new novel All My Lies are True Of all of life’s hardest questions to answer, one which I find the most difficult, is “what’s your favourite book?”. I could give you a rough top 5 without hesitation, but...
by Dan Pearson | 1 28, f, 2020 | Culture, Literature
The Great Gatsby fell into obscurity almost as soon as it appeared. Published in 1925 to poor reviews and even poorer sales, F. Scott Fitzgerald’s idiosyncratic take on the Roaring Twenties – and the decadent hedonism that defined it – failed to resonate with...
by Dan Pearson | 1 13, f, 2020 | Culture, Literature
Fear and Loathing at the KPA: In Defence of Hunter S. Thompson The KPA is a Keele institution, and anyone who says differently should be immediately expelled from the university. How many nights have we spent enclosed within its walls, laughing, drinking, and living...