How Angela Carter Writes Enchanting Fairytales
“Those are the voices of my brothers, darling; I love the company of wolves.” Want to read a brilliant fairytale? You can’t go wrong with Angela Carter, whose short, enchanting tales manage to enthrall readers for decades. She has the grit of the...
Why Piranesi by Susanna Clarke Disappointed Me
Piranesi by Susanna Clarke is a disappointing novel that lacks the spellbinding factor of Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell. In this review, I will outline why Piranesi disappointed me. However, I’ll also try to understand why others loved it. Judging by...
What’s Missing From Contemporary Literature?
Something is rotten in the current state of literature. But first, a confession. As much as I love reading literature, I prefer classics. This is because I’m frustrated with many traits of modern literature, and believe that it’s not reaching its full...
Gothic Fiction Novels You Must Read
What are the gothic fiction novels that you must read? The best gothic fiction fuses romantic ideals with horrific realities. Whether it’s suburban gothic, or a mediation on medieval life, gothic literature reminds us that things aren’t always what they...Welcome To Snowy Fictions
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