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Book Review: "Moments of Reprieve" by Primo Levi
In his book Reliable Essays, Clive James goes through the Last Will and Testament of Primo Levi. I reviewed it in some detail last year and if you're interested, you might want to seek out parts one and two to the same review which covers other books and essays. Of course, it is about the contested nature of Levi's suicide and what he saw whilst imprisoned at the Auschwitz Concentration Camp:
By Annie Kapurabout 21 hours ago in Geeks
Book Review: "The Victim" by Saul Bellow
Perhaps before you read this one, you might want to check out my other reviews on Saul Bellow's books: Okay, so if you're still here you're probably wanting to read about my thoughts on The Victim instead. Starring a man called Leventhal, this book teaches us about what happens when a chain of seemingly normal events turns into a paranoid scheme in which our main character learns of something that he may or may not have done in the past to ruin someone else's life. In the midst of this is a sick child, a woman who won't take him to a doctor and a wife who has gone off to visit family. Left alone with his thoughts, Leventhal slowly starts backtracking, trying to find the source of his slowly developing madness. I really quite enjoyed this book if I'm going to be honest with you - there's a lot of introspection within.
By Annie Kapur2 days ago in Geeks
Don't Look Now by Daphne Du Maurier
It was Du Maurier's choice of Venice, inspired by her travels, that would make readers everywhere fall in love with her 1971 collection of short stories which included this masterpiece. She found the city’s beauty tinged with decay and eeriness which would be an atmosphere that shaped the story’s iconic tone.
By Annie Kapur3 days ago in Geeks
Book Review: "The Book of Witching" by C.J Cooke
C.J Cooke never misses. Don't believe me? Read my reviews of other works by this author... I also read and loved books like The Nesting which was intense and beautiful. It's probably my favourite book by this particular author...
By Annie Kapur3 days ago in Geeks
Book Review: "The Travelling Bag and Other Ghostly Stories" by Susan Hill
Susan Hill is one of those authors that I have to say, is one of the greats of modern horror. She doesn't go over the top with the gore, she doesn't just write a scary story, she invites us into the atmosphere of something almost classic. Something that is haunted to its very soul. The stories are filled with atmosphere and are worth revisiting when you've read them. In her book The Man in the Picture she creates a vivid sense of atmosphere through dread, the supernatural and artwork. In this book, she writes three very different short stories, but with a similar supernatural haunting in its beating heart. From the writer of The Woman in Black - this anthology proves that she can write shorter works as well as book-length ones...
By Annie Kapur4 days ago in Geeks
Three Wandas, Three Paths
Wanda Maximoff has never been a simple character to pin down. Across her appearances in Marvel's comics and the MCU films alike, she has taken on countless roles—witch, mutant, Avenger, mother, daughter, sister, wife, lover, and villain. Yet at the heart of who she is, immense power always seems to coexist with devastating loss, since her family history and cultural roots are continually reimagined across different continuities.
By Jenna Deedy4 days ago in Geeks
Verity Film: UK Release Date, Cast and Reviews of the Colleen Hoover Adaptation
The big screen adaptation of Verity brings author Colleen Hoover back to cinemas with a high profile psychological thriller. Directed by Michael Showalter, the film pairs Oscar winner Anne Hathaway with Dakota Johnson and Josh Hartnett for a dark story of obsession, manuscript notes and hidden secrets.
By Dadson Wanjohi 5 days ago in Geeks
Digger Film: UK Release Date, Cast, Plot and Reviews
The new film Digger , starring Tom Cruise, arrives in UK cinemas this week amid intense public curiosity and sharply divided early reviews. Marking Cruise's first project with director Alejandro G. Iñárritu, the high concept production combines black comedy, satire, and sweeping theatrical ambition.
By Dadson Wanjohi 5 days ago in Geeks
London Film Festival 2026: Dates, Opening Film and the Biggest Premieres
The 70th BFI London Film Festival is almost here, bringing twelve days of global cinema to the capital. Organized by the British Film Institute (BFI), the UK's lead organization for film and moving image, the festival stands as one of the most significant celebrations on the international cultural calendar.
By Dadson Wanjohi 5 days ago in Geeks
Book Review: "The Amish Wife" by Gregg Olsen. Top Story - October 2026.
Though I didn't completely enjoy the first book I read by this author, I was recommended to read The Amish Wife since apparently, it was much better in terms of its writing. I can say that this is definitely the case and though I don't think I have ever heard of this case apart from in passing, the terrifying case of the murders of one man from the amish community is so well-researched here, I couldn't pass up the opportunity to read it. Kindle Unlimited yet again of course - I like things cheap and cheerful, especially if I'm going to buy other books second hand in paperback form. Well, let's have a look at how Gregg Olsen walked into an amish community in Ohio and tried to investigate a murder of a woman, apparently covered up by her infamous husband.
By Annie Kapur5 days ago in Geeks
