Critical Corner: The Chthonic Cycle by Una Cruickshank
In this edition of Critical Corner, a review of The Chthonic Cycle by Una Cruickshank, a collection of essays about the permanence and transience of our world.
Critical Corner: Poorhara
Michelle Rahurahu's debut novel just might be the best Aotearoa novel of the year.
Critical Corner: Delirious by Damien Wilkins
Damien Wilkins’ novel about a couple moving onto the next stage of their life reveals itself to be a profound reflection on two lives lived fully, and well.
Critical Corner: Home Truths
A review of Ngaio Marsh Award-winning author Charity Norman's new novel Home Truths.
Critical Corner: Parade by Rachel Cusk
In this edition of Critical Corner, a quick review of Rachel Cusk’s Parade.
Critical Corner: Still Is, Tarot
In this edition of Critical Corner, two short reviews of two new books of poetry: Still Is by Vincent O’Sullivan and Tarot by Jake Arthur.
Critical Corner: Stellar Blade, Bridgerton, First Things
In this edition of Critical Corner, quick reviews of PS5 exclusive Stellar Blade, season three of Bridgerton, and Harry Ricketts' memoir First Things.
Critical Corner: All Fours, Earth
In this edition of Critical Corner, reviews of the new novels from Miranda July and John Boyne.
Critical Corner: Challengers and Ash
In this edition of Critical Corner, a review of the new hit melodrama blockbuster Challengers and Louise Wallace's novel Ash.
Critical Corner: Scoop, The House of Hidden Meanings, et al.
In this edition of Critical Corner, reviews of Netflix film Scoop and RuPaul's memoir The House of Hidden Meanings.
