Category: Reviews
Orbital by Samantha Harvey – Book Review
I had an interesting experience with this unusual novel, showing that sometimes you need to be in a right frame of mind to appreciate a book.
Stories of Your Life and Others by Ted Chiang – Book Review
This collection of impressively varied sci-fi short stories is dry, cerebral and at times challenging, but ultimately I found it rewarding and stimulating in the best way science fiction can be.
MSO: Vivaldi and More @ Hamer Hall
Who doesn’t love Vivaldi’s Four Seasons? It’s one of my favourite pieces of classical music, and it was amazing to hear it live as performed by the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.
Flow – Film Review
You don’t have to be a feline obsessive to fall in love with this magical and unique animated adventure about a cat surviving in the post-apocalyptic world.
John Grant @ Elisabeth Murdoch Hall
This stripped down show was a perfect opportunity to bask in John Grant’s smooth, velvety baritone and emotionally raw storytelling.
PJ Harvey @ Plenary Theatre
After an eight-year break, PJ Harvey’s glorious return to Melbourne is a strong contender for my favourite live show of hers that I’ve been to.
Love Lies Bleeding – Film Review
This sweaty and grimy thriller didn’t quite work for me overall, but I couldn’t help but admire its fearless, go-for-broke attitude.
The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida by Shehan Karunatilaka – Book Review
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