The Spell by Alan Hollinghurst (1998) – Review

Alan Hollinghurst’s short 1998 “comedy of sexual manners” is not as magical as one might have hoped. Whilst witty in parts, its disjointedness and total lack of characters to care about leaves it feeling flawed and notably more frivolous than the author’s other more impressive works.

It’s a Sin (2021) – Review

With It’s a Sin, Russell T Davies has created a highly compelling drama depicting both the joy and the brutality of 1980s queer London.