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: News of the Dead
We follow reporter Harry Caul as he investigates deaths linked to newspaper notices in his[...]
Book Review: The Silent Daughter
We follow Chris as he faces every parent’s nightmare: his wife in a coma and[...]
Book Review: Watch Your Back
We follow Jo through Edinburgh as old wounds reopen. A box of letters rekindles fear,[...]
Book Review: The Wild Coast
We walk with the author along the Cornish coast, moving slowly and looking closely. We[...]
Book Review: Hear No Evil
We were moved by Jean’s struggle to be understood in a world that could not[...]
Book Review: Carrion Crow
We were drawn into Marguerite’s confined world in a decaying Victorian attic, where her isolation[...]
Book Review: The Trials of Marjorie Crowe
We were drawn into Kilgoyne with Marjorie as she faced suspicion after finding Charlie’s body[...]
Book Review: Donald and his Seven Cows
We enjoyed this playful retelling of a Scottish folk tale, where Donald’s quick thinking and[...]
Book Review: We are all Ghosts in the Forest
We were drawn to Katerina’s life at the forest’s edge as she faced the ghosts[...]
Book Review: The Shadows and the Dust
We followed Cuthbert through shadowed streets and damaged lives, feeling the weight of what was[...]