Book Review - Simon Petrie
'The voice which Corbett has selected—first-person narration by Sylvie, who so frequently refers to ‘her’ lieutenant in the second person that the tale is in effect a paean to a deeply troubling,…
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'A war-torn 50 Shades of Grey' - Sydney Morning Herald
I 'descend' into titillation. Descend, I tell you! So revealing, isn't it, the type of language used about women writing about sex. I mentioned this in my review of the TV series of Liane Moriarty's…
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Aurealis/Pile By the Bed review - Watch Over Me
'While some of the action of Watch Over Me has a 1984-feel, it is only speculative in the broadest sense. Corbett draws on her extensive knowledge of military matters so that the technology used is…
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AusRom Today Review - Watch Over Me
An intriguing and compelling story with a distinct dystopian feel despite having a modern day setting. This concept alone challenges your thoughts about the happenings and complexities of the…
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The Australian Review - Watch Over Me
'Sydney-based Corbett has written about defence and strategy for several publications, and Watch Over Me is deeply informed by her research into historical invasions from Sarajevo to Troy. She is…
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Newtown Review of Books - Review of WATCH OVER ME
This is a powerful portrayal of what can happen in war and in the skilful hands of Claire Corbett the message is clear: there but for the grace of God … The world is at war. It always has been. Our…
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Dodging Commas: The world constructed in the novel is intricate and flawless, and the characters are complex and flawed. It’s a beautiful combination!
A lovely review at the Dodging Commas site: 'This is a stunning novel – beautifully written and gorgeous with its imagery, the novel is more than just words on a page.'
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XX Hard SF 'If depth of background research is what sells the book as hard SF, its exploration of sociological and political ideas is probably what will cause it to linger in the reader’s mind'
Simon Petrie's review of When We Have Wings for his XX Hard SF project, reviewing hard SF by women writers. 'The writing is resonant and elegant, and lies towards the literary end of the SF spectrum,…
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Dutch Review of 'Vleugels'
A five star review of the Dutch edition by Edward Janssens in CultuurBewust, a Dutch cultural web-magazine.
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Audiobook review
'This is a detail-rich story, and Hosking's clear, lilting voice, with its slight Australian accent, is a true pleasure.' - Audiofile