John of JOhn
Douglas Stuart
Paper Thistle Book Reviews
At Paper Thistle, we write a review for every book we sell, specialising in Scottish fiction. Each review considers character, writing style, tone, and overall reading experience, offering a thoughtful introduction to what awaits on the page.
Book Review: The Dark Remains
Lean, gritty, and sharply humane, The Dark Remains introduces a young Jack Laidlaw stalking Glasgow’s[...]
Book Review: The Dying Light
Spare, tense, and salt-lit, The Dying Light turns island loyalties into a slow-burn reckoning - where the[...]
Book Review: Dark Island
Salt-stung and suspenseful, Dark Island traps a tight-knit community in weather and secrets - where every friendship[...]
Book Review: The Cliff House
Taut, stylish, and satisfyingly twisty, The Cliff House traps a hen party on a private[...]
Book Review: The Burnings
Brisk, bracing, and humane, The Burnings follows two women caught in a storm of fear[...]
Book Review: The Ghost Woods
Eerie and tender, The Ghost Woods follows two young mothers in a so-called refuge where[...]
Book Review: The Book of Witching
Dark, lyrical, and deeply human, The Book of Witching entwines folklore and family legacy into[...]
Book Review: The Serpent Dance
Sharp, intimate, and full of slow-burning tension, The Serpent Dance captures the delicate choreography of[...]
Book Review: Auld Acquaintance
Wry, warm, and quietly resonant, Auld Acquaintance follows old friends facing new selves against a[...]
Book Review: The Edinburgh Skating Club
Clever, playful, and steeped in Enlightenment sparkle, The Edinburgh Skating Club pairs a daring disguise[...]