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“The Age Of Magic”: a review of Ben Okri’s magic realist novel
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“The Age Of Magic”: a review of Ben Okri’s magic realist novel

Posted on December 12, 2015 by Hope Lee • Leave a comment

There are two reasons why I bought this book: I had a gift voucher and the setting of the book was Switzerland (the country I call home). I wasn’t sure what to expect because I had not read anything by Ben Okri before and I must admit that I felt a bit apprehensive about magic … Continue reading →

Fight fear and the unknown with literature
Opinion Pieces / reading / The Latest

Fight fear and the unknown with literature

Posted on November 20, 2015 by Hope Lee • 3 Comments

The first time I heard the word “Africa” was from my Mum. We were sitting at the dinner table and I wouldn’t eat my peas. They smelled funny and there was no way she was going to convince me otherwise. She told me in a stern strong voice, “There are children starving in Africa you … Continue reading →

My Pick for the Man Booker Prize of 2015
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My Pick for the Man Booker Prize of 2015

Posted on October 12, 2015 by Hope Lee • Leave a comment

You’ve got to be in it win it right? Some people bet on horse races and greyhounds, or at card tables, so why not bet on books? There are very few yard-sticks that I use to measure the quality of a book. Usually, I try to find new books on my own, or through trusted … Continue reading →

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