Chris Power
Book critic
Chris Power writes a weekly paperback review for The Observer. He is the author of two books, the novel A Lonely Man and the short story collection Mothers, both published by Faber. His criticism can also be found in the London Review of Books, the New York Times and elsewhere. He was a judge for the 2025 Booker Prize.
Chris Power
Book critic
Chris Power writes a weekly paperback review for The Observer. He is the author of two books, the novel A Lonely Man and the short story collection Mothers, both published by Faber. His criticism can also be found in the London Review of Books, the New York Times and elsewhere. He was a judge for the 2025 Booker Prize.
Paperback of the week: Your Name Here by Helen DeWitt
The Future Loves You by Ariel Zeleznikow-Johnston
Paperback of the week:Â We Live Here Now by CD Rose
Paperback of the week:Â On the Calculation of Volume III by Solvej Balle
Paperback of the week: Blinding by Mircea Cărtărescu
Paperback of the week: Dog Days by Emily LaBarge
