Elaine Graham-leigh
Elaine Graham-Leigh
@elainegrahamleigh - Reviewer
Elaine Graham-Leigh
@elainegrahamleigh - Reviewer
Elaine Graham-Leigh is an activist, historian and qualified accountant (because even radical movements need someone doing the books). Her science fict... more
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upvoted Soft as Waterabout 1 year ago
about 1 year ago published a reviewabout 1 year ago
about 1 year agoAn original and compassionate look at guilt and remorse. This one will haunt you!
Soft as Water
A sensitive loner on the run from his past.
A rebellious young heiress with a death wish.
A ...
added Soft as Water to the bookshelf about 1 year ago
about 1 year agoSoft as Water
A sensitive loner on the run from his past.
A rebellious young heiress with a death wish.
A ...
published a reviewabout 1 year ago
about 1 year agoA thoughtful, sensitive portrayl of grief and loss, anchored in real life.
After Lisa
When Andy Chester loses his thirtysomething wife Lisa to breast cancer, it doesn’t take long for his...
upvoted After Lisaabout 1 year ago
about 1 year ago added After Lisa to the bookshelf over 1 year ago
over 1 year agoAfter Lisa
When Andy Chester loses his thirtysomething wife Lisa to breast cancer, it doesn’t take long for his...
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upvoted Eugene J. McGillicuddy's Alien Detective Agencyover 1 year ago
over 1 year ago published a reviewover 1 year ago
over 1 year agoAn entertaining if frenetic noirish adventure packed with aliens, AI and all sorts of futuristic fun
Eugene J. McGillicuddy's Alien Detective Agency
Earth has joined galactic society — as an endangered planet under the supervision of the Galactic Co...
added The Mechanics of Changing the World: Political architecture to roll back state & corporate power to the bookshelf over 1 year ago
over 1 year agoThe Mechanics of Changing the World: Political architecture to roll back state & corporate power
The Mechanics of Changing the World argues that war, inequality and climate change are insoluble wit...
added Eugene J. McGillicuddy's Alien Detective Agency to the bookshelf over 1 year ago
over 1 year agoEugene J. McGillicuddy's Alien Detective Agency
Earth has joined galactic society — as an endangered planet under the supervision of the Galactic Co...
published a reviewalmost 2 years ago
almost 2 years agoNot your usual serial-killer story, but a compelling and elegantly told tale from a convincing narrator
Gutted
A disillusioned young woman. The world she’s lost faith in. And the killer she comes to love.
...
published a reviewalmost 2 years ago
almost 2 years agoThe story of an unlikely friendship and a manifesto against gentrification, but the two don’t sit easily together
Paris, California
Ashin Asilomar is a retired dentist, living in the same California mid-coastal town where he was rai...
published a reviewalmost 2 years ago
almost 2 years agoA fun, well-plotted thriller that makes even its most preposterous elements seem sensible and convincing
The Dent in the Universe
To resuscitate his fading celebrity, tech CEO Stephen Lucas would sell his soul for one more hit. Wh...
commented on Elaine Graham-Leigh's update almost 2 years ago
almost 2 years ago@himanshubisai Did we read the same book? I don't remember any intergalactic voyages in the one I read...
added The Dent in the Universe to the bookshelf almost 2 years ago
almost 2 years agoThe Dent in the Universe
To resuscitate his fading celebrity, tech CEO Stephen Lucas would sell his soul for one more hit. Wh...
Himanshu Bisai – I recently read The Dent in the Universe by E.W. Doc Parris, and was absolutely spellbound from start to finish. It tells the story of an intergalactic voyage that turns into an epic battle for survival.
The characters are compelling, the worldbuilding is epic, and the action is thrilling. Parris does an amazing job of making us feel as if we’re actually in the ships and at the front lines of the battles, rooting for the heroes to make it out alive. Even more impressive is the way he manages to pack a deep and meaningful message into the story, while still keeping it entertaining and filled with thrilling action.
The Dent in the Universe is a must-read for anyone who loves science fiction and fantasy. It’s fast-paced, emotionally engaging, and thought-provoking. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a unique, heart-pounding adventure!
Elaine Graham-Leigh – @himanshubisai Did we read the same book? I don't remember any intergalactic voyages in the one I read...
added Paris, California to the bookshelf almost 2 years ago
almost 2 years agoParis, California
Ashin Asilomar is a retired dentist, living in the same California mid-coastal town where he was rai...
Himanshu Bisai – Kevin Stjarre's novel Paris California, and I was absolutely blown away! The story follows twin sisters Viki and Alexa, who live in opposite sides of the world and have never met. When their mother dies, they discover that they have a long-lost aunt living in Paris, and the two set off on a journey to meet her. What follows is a captivating story about family, love, and identity. Stjarre's writing style is incredibly immersive, and I felt as though I was on the journey with the sisters. I was particularly moved by the development between Viki and Alexa, and it made me think about my own relationships with family. All in all, I highly recommend Paris California. It's a thought-provoking and emotional novel that will stay with you long after the last page.
added Gutted to the bookshelf about 2 years ago
about 2 years agoGutted
A disillusioned young woman. The world she’s lost faith in. And the killer she comes to love.
...
muhammad azlan abbas – The book has received acclaim for its clever prose and distinct storytelling approach. Dobyns' use of language is frequently referred to as poetic, and his talent for conjuring up evocative imagery draws readers into his tales. The characters' absurd antics can be both amusing and
unsettling, and the novel is known for its dark humour.
The "George Stories" is a well-liked piece of fiction that has established itself as a classic of American
writing. This novel might be interesting to read if you like quirky humour and unconventional
storytelling.
published a reviewabout 2 years ago
about 2 years agoAn unusual and thoughtful novel, with a beautifully done unreliable narrator, or two.
An End to Etcetera
Pathological liar? Sociopathic killer? Or just a troubled kid seeking attention? These are the quest...
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over 2 years agoAn End to Etcetera
Pathological liar? Sociopathic killer? Or just a troubled kid seeking attention? These are the quest...
over 2 years ago upvoted The Still Small Voiceover 2 years ago
over 2 years ago published a reviewover 2 years ago
over 2 years agoAn engaging and exciting read that examines life in an LDS community from the point of view of an outcast daughter.
The Still Small Voice
Madison Moore has been estranged from her family for years, but when her dying father summons her ho...
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over 2 years agoA useful account of the Trump administration’s most egregious policies
The Trump Files: An Account of the Trump Administration's Effect on American Democracy, Human Rights, Science, and Public Health
JACK HASSARD, INTERNATIONALLY KNOWN SCIENCE EDUCATOR, researcher, and author, examines the interplay...
added The Still Small Voice to the bookshelf over 2 years ago
over 2 years agoThe Still Small Voice
Madison Moore has been estranged from her family for years, but when her dying father summons her ho...
About me
Elaine Graham-Leigh is an activist, historian and qualified accountant (because even radical movements need someone doing the books). Her science fiction novel, The Caduca, is out now and her stories have appeared in various zines. She lives in north London.
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