Moya McDermott
Contributing Writer
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Moya is interested in British cinema and literature ( both British and world literatures). On holidays she can be found in amusement arcades off the west coast of Scotland, enjoying the delights of the two-penny falls.
Latest Articles
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A Beggar At The Gate by Thalassi Ali
A love story set in the Punjab in the early 1800's, but with some very modern themes regarding identity, religious understanding and personal loyalties.
Mar 28, 2012
- Moya McDermott
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A Film Gem- The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel hits the right note in comedy and drama. Fantastic cast and script.
Mar 23, 2012
- Moya McDermott
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The Woman in Black-Daniel Radcliffe Comes of Age
Daniel Radcliffe as Mr Kipp, a man sent on an assignment by his legal office to the north east, has inhabited the character well. A Mature Performance.
Mar 22, 2012
- Moya McDermott
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The Power House-John Buchan
John Buchan wrote many novels dealing with the uncertain balance of powers, in a world which would be war torn for many decades.
Mar 21, 2012
- Moya McDermott
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Larry's Party-Carol Shields. An Analysis of Modern Man
Carol Shields who was recognised during her lifetime for her outstanding literary works, won the Orange Prize For Fiction with this analysis of Larry.
Mar 15, 2012
- Moya McDermott
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Disgrace By J.M. Coetzee
David Lurie falls from grace in this award-winning novel by the South Africa born writer.
Mar 12, 2012
- Moya McDermott
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Ha Jin-Waiting
Ha Jin describes China under Mao with a distinctive voice. His book could be considered to be an anti-romance novel.
Feb 27, 2012
- Moya McDermott
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McCall Smith Creates Another Female Protagonist-Isabel Dalhousie
Alexander McCall Smith who entered the popular literary world with The Number One Ladies Detective Agency, has recently created Isabel Dalhousie.
Feb 20, 2012
- Moya McDermott
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The Merging of Genres In an Epic Japanese Story
Across the Nightingale Floor by Lian Hearn, merges the historical tales of warriors with an element of science fiction. Part mythology, part history.
Jan 21, 2012
- Moya McDermott
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After Dark by Haruki Murakami
Eri has taken to her bed to shut out the world. She drifts in and out of consciousness while her sister drifts between late-night diners.
Nov 23, 2011
- Moya McDermott
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