Category Archives: Fiction

Thrown review

Posted on May 1, 2022 by mkmswain

This plodding pottery club novel proves Sara Cox should stick to broadcasting. Read my full Telegraph review here

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Roar author Cecelia Ahern on why she put a woman on a shelf

Posted on April 21, 2022 by mkmswain

The author’s short stories have been adapted into a series for Apple TV+. Read my full Telegraph interview here

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James McArdle: ‘Boris Johnson missed the point of Macbeth’

Posted on April 19, 2022 by mkmswain

The actor chats the Scottish play and the BBC’s Life After Life. Read my full The i Paper interview here

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A Tidy Ending

Posted on April 18, 2022 by mkmswain

Joanna Cannon’s serial killer thriller sacrifices human complexity for cheap twists. Read my full Telegraph review here

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How Aaron Sorkin adapted To Kill a Mockingbird for the stage

Posted on March 29, 2022 by mkmswain

Harper Lee’s novel comes to the West End in Sorkin’s favourite format: the courtroom drama. Read my full London Theatre article here

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Lessons in Chemistry

Posted on March 24, 2022 by mkmswain

From scientist to celebrity chef: Bonnie Garmus’s funny feminist fable. Read my full Telegraph review here

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Outlander’s decision to revisit its controversial storyline is essential

Posted on March 7, 2022 by mkmswain

The latest season depicts the impact of Claire’s sexual assault. Read my full Radio Times article here

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Outlander’s Roger and Brianna’s marriage threatened in season 6

Posted on February 27, 2022 by mkmswain

Sophie Skelton and Richard Rankin tease their upcoming storyline. Read my full Radio Times article here

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Caitríona Balfe and Sam Heughan chat season 6 of Outlander

Posted on February 27, 2022 by mkmswain

The stars discuss the action-packed new series. Read my full Radio Times interview here

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The Plant Hunter by TL Mogford review: Indiana Jones meets Treasure Island

Posted on February 16, 2022 by mkmswain

A Victorian adventurer is chased by pirates, thieves and botanists in this swashbuckling romp of a novel. Read my full Telegraph review here

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