Boyhood
David Keenan
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 Instant
Luminous and searching, The Instant by Amy Liptrot explores love, loss, and connection in a[...]
Book Review: I Am An Island
Fierce, poetic, and unflinchingly honest, I Am An Island by Tamsin Calidas is a memoir[...]
Book Review: The Ghost Cat
Quiet, tender, and beautifully observed, The Ghost Cat by Alex Howard drifts between the real[...]
Book Review: The Fair Botanists
Richly atmospheric and beautifully told, The Fair Botanists by Sara Sheridan blossoms with intrigue, science,[...]
Book Review: The Estate
Brooding, sharp, and steeped in Scottish atmosphere, The Estate by Denzil Meyrick explores the secrets[...]
Book Review: The Bone Diver
Moody, lyrical, and quietly haunting, The Bone Diver by Angie Spoto dives into the murky[...]
Book Review: The Bass Rock
A haunting, multi-generational gothic novel set on the Scottish coast, The Bass Rock explores the[...]
Book Review: The Lighthouse Witches
A haunting blend of folklore and family, The Lighthouse Witches draws you into a stormy[...]