In 2003, Steve Bennett and I worked on s series of short stories based on the songs of Chris de Burgh. It was a long, painstaking project, which raised money for Henshaws Society for The Blind & Partially Sighted.
Category: Books
Welcome to the Books section of Chris High Reviews, your ultimate destination for insightful book reviews, literary news, and exclusive author interviews. Whether you are searching for the latest mainstream thrillers, diving into meticulously researched historical fiction—such as tales of Roman military life in AD 79 or the final days of Pompeii—or seeking out hidden gems from independent authors, we cover a vast array of genres. Furthermore, we take immense pride in supporting emerging writers and self-published voices alongside established international bestsellers.
Because of our deep passion for a well-told story, our critiques go beyond simple plot summaries. We carefully examine character development, narrative pacing, and thematic depth to give you a comprehensive overview before you even turn the first page. Additionally, our in-depth author interviews offer a unique window into the creative process, exploring how writers build their worlds and find their inspiration.
Ultimately, our mission is to help you discover your next great read. Browse our latest reviews below, and be sure to check back frequently as our library is continually updated with honest, expert literary analysis.
Henrik Ibsen – Four Major Plays
REVIEW: A stimulating collection of texts, Four Major Plays is a thorough introduction to some of the most successful works written by 19th-century Norwegian playwright, Henrik Ibsen. Including an Introduction by one of the translators,[…]
Adam Sisman – The Friendship: Wordsworth and Coleridge
REVIEW: Ah, Wordsworth and Coleridge. Arguably two of the most important pillars of the first generation of Romantic poets. Wordsworth, famed for his detailing of the simplistic, rustic pleasantries of nature through eloquent verses. Coleridge,[…]
A. C. Wise – Wendy, Darling
“Once invited, always welcome. Isn’t that his way?” REVIEW: What if the tale of Peter Pan wasn’t so innocent after all?… Set many years after the events of the original Peter Pan narrative in which[…]
BOOK REVIEW: M W Craven – Fearless
Someone from Koenig’s past is trying to find him and they don’t care how they do it.
Liverpool Theatre Festival, 2023: LOCOMOTIVE FOR MURDER: THE IMPROVISED WHODUNNIT
LOCOMOTIVE FOR MURDER: THE IMPROVISED WHODUNNIT Wednesday 26 July 2023 | 5pm & 8pm Comedy | 12+ Tickets: £16 for 5pm | £18 for 8pm Pinch Punch welcome you aboard Locomotive for Murder: The Improvised[…]
Book Review – Stephen King: Cujo
For the all of the interceding forty-plus years, it’s safe to say that Stephen King’s seventh full-length novel, Cujo, has not succumbed to the vagaries of time.
Book Review – Mark Billingham – The Last Dance
Mark Billingham The Last Dance Publisher : Sphere Hardcover : 400 pages ISBN-10 : 1408717123 ISBN-13 : 978-1408717127 25 May, 2023. Punchy, sarky and – arguably above all – seriously un-Thorne,[…]
Book Review: Gilly Macmillan – The Fall
A sumptuous feast of intrigue.
Book Review: Mark Dawson – The Driver
Mark Dawson The Driver Publisher: Welbeck Paperback: 352 pages ISBN-10: 178739705X ISBN-13: 978-1787397057 Published: 2nd February, 2023 A little late, but better that than never to ring the bell for one of the best[…]