by Emma-Jane Barlow | Jul 2, 2014 | Uncategorized
A beautifully plotted TV series with heart wrenching moments of truth. Orange Is The New Black is the latest TV craze to spark controversy and gain instant fans. This comedy drama set in a prison was everything I wanted it to be and more. The writing, first of all is...
by Emma-Jane Barlow | Jun 24, 2014 | Uncategorized
The Fault In Our Stars is the story of Hazel Grace Lancaster, an intelligent and witty teenager living with terminal cancer. Her parents encourage her to attend a cancer support group and it is there that she meets to love of her life Augustus Waters. Hazel and...
by Emma-Jane Barlow | Nov 24, 2013 | Uncategorized
Katniss (Jennifer Lawrence) is back with the second adaptation of The Hunger Games Trilogy. Catching Fire is a wonderful addition to the first film and it has definitely stayed true to the book and true to the characters that the readers created in their minds when...
by Emma-Jane Barlow | Sep 8, 2013 | Uncategorized
A gripping, dark novel about betrayal, sexuality and the loss of innocence. Shadowing The Sun has dark beautiful prose, unusual characters and a gripping storyline. Dunn is an excellent writer and I will definitely be reading more of her work. As an avid reader, I...
by Emma-Jane Barlow | Aug 29, 2013 | Uncategorized
The Civil Wars release, what could be their last album. The album is a beautiful collection of organic arrangements, radiant vocals and heart-rending lyrics. It’s the perfect ‘break-up’ album. I first discovered this duo when their song If I Didn’t Know Better...