Barney Pollock

Barney Pollock is a former Readings Carlton bookseller

Review — 1 Jun 2021

Heaven by Mieko Kawakami

Mieko Kawakami is a rising star in the international literary world, revered for her stark prose and unflinching exploration of emotional discomfort, while displaying a deep sensitivity to her characters…

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Review — 23 Feb 2020

The Origin of Me by Bernard Gallate

Previously known for his work in children’s literature, Bernard Gallate brings a lightness and sense of play to his debut adult novel, The Origin of Me.

Things aren’t going…

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