Yes - a few surprises there. For me My Friends was the biggest one as almost everybody has raved about it - I enjoyed it also, having read it early this year. I didn't get to as many as I thought this year, as I have started reading Donal Ryan, and become a bit side-tracked on reading his work. Also recently read The Coast Road by Alan Murrin, so on a bit of an Irish fiction blitze at the moment! I think I will give Safe House a go, and also the Richard Powers, and perhaps Enlightenment even though those two didn't make the list.
I adored Playground . There isn’t a ‘bad’ book on the shortlist-I enjoyed them all but my heart was with Playground. Held is beautiful and poetic and the only one that I will give a second read. What will win - I don’t know but would like Held
I’ve not read any really bad books - I have enjoyed them all but felt Powers was way out in front. Thought Friends was due a place but am pleased Held is there. It was my no 2 so I’ll root for that one now
Yes - a few surprises there. For me My Friends was the biggest one as almost everybody has raved about it - I enjoyed it also, having read it early this year. I didn't get to as many as I thought this year, as I have started reading Donal Ryan, and become a bit side-tracked on reading his work. Also recently read The Coast Road by Alan Murrin, so on a bit of an Irish fiction blitze at the moment!
I think I will give Safe House a go, and also the Richard Powers, and perhaps Enlightenment even though those two didn't make the list.
I adored Playground . There isn’t a ‘bad’ book on the shortlist-I enjoyed them all but my heart was with Playground. Held is beautiful and poetic and the only one that I will give a second read. What will win - I don’t know but would like Held
That’s exactly how I felt Milly! Totally bemused! The omission of Powers and Hisham totally threw me.
I’ve not read any really bad books - I have enjoyed them all but felt Powers was way out in front. Thought Friends was due a place but am pleased Held is there. It was my no 2 so I’ll root for that one now
The shortlist should have been:
- Playground
- James
- The Safekeep
- Wandering Stars
- My Friends
- Orbital
I was so sure that Playground was going to make the short list
What was the name of the one with silence in title couple of days ago. Can't remember.dang
Have I read one with silence in the title ??? I’m struggling to remember- old age must have caught up with me 😂
No maybe I made a mistake sorry Thaxs anyway .
If you remember let me know - I'll put my thinking cap on as well. You have set me a puzzle