Queen Elizabeth II, 1926-2022
Tribute to the Queen
16th September 2022
The Song of Achilles – a review
16th September 2022
Anyone who knows me reasonably well knows I read – a lot. So, the finer details of read books get lost in the chaos quickly and, since all save the best don’t get reread, I’m left with a vague, overall impression to convey when someone asks me if I liked it. Nevertheless, I found myself picking up The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller again (and if I did so because it was required summer reading, well, that’s for me to know and for you to ignore for the sake of a narratively pleasing introduction). I read TSOA about two years ago and loved it – but now I can’t say the same. I still enjoyed the book but, having read some fantastic queer literature and classical adaptations since, some of TSOA’s shine has rubbed off, and I’m left with more complicated feelings towards it.
A review of ‘On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous’ by Ocean Vuong
16th September 2022
A letter written to an illiterate mother. A confession that is designed to never reach the ears it is meant for. An attempt at a confession doomed to fail. Tackling class, sexuality, transgenerational trauma, violence, love and so much more, this novel is unforgettable experience.
Who is Liz Truss?
16th September 2022
On the 6th September 2022 our new Prime Minister was appointed: Liz Truss. As she will be leading our country over the coming years through many challenges, let’s delve a little further into her background.
Back to School Spotter’s Guide
16th September 2022
The leaves are changing, the nights are getting darker and there is a distinct smell of new pencils and growing stress in the air, which can mean only one thing – it is the end of summer, and a new school year has begun. Now, for those who are still getting acclimatised to the new school, or those like me, a new Year 12, who prior to this week hadn’t had an actual lesson in four months, I have compiled an easy guide to recognise the different types of students coming back after the summer break.