So, the longlist for the Booker, the English speaking world’s most literary prize has been announced! I’m rooting for David Mitchell, the man is a genius of form and content. Who are you rooting for, and why?
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Gosh you are quick Belinda. I have yet to read any of the books on the said list. I have just started C by Tom McCarthy, much loved by Curly Simon P. I then will give David Mitchell a go, on your recommendation.
I guess Im not rooting for any one yet.
Comment by Robert P. — July 28, 2010 @ 4:48 pm
I will have a go at Mitchell, Belinda. I’m afraid I found Cloud Atlas unreadable – is that a terrible admission? I’m not sure I have the willpower to attempt either the Levy or the Dunmore, and Peter Carey and Howard Jacobson both feel to me like the kind of people you always see at parties and wish weren’t there. But I’ll try some of the others! Tom McCarthy is obviously the way forward though – I’ve even put some money on William Hill at 16-1!
Comment by Philippo — July 29, 2010 @ 8:31 am
Yes, I too will now have to read C by Tom McCarthy! You see how quickly my prejudices are formed prior to reading!! I just loved Cloud Atlas so much – such a feat. Phillippo – yes, I know what you mean about Carey and Jacobson. I saw the latter in a coffee shop one day, and I had just finished reading Kalooki Nights, which I ‘enjoyed’ if that’s the right word to use about it, I was tempted to go up to him and tell him so, but then an ennui descended and I thought, nah, what’s the point, and carried on sipping my iced coffee. I shan’t be reading Tremain. I’m just wondering whether O’Connor’s Ghost Light missed the deadline for entry, as I still insist that that is most definitely a prize-worthy book.
Comment by Belinda W — July 29, 2010 @ 10:05 am
I often pass Mr. Jacobson in the West End but are not on nodding terms yet. I did try and read his last prurient novel Act Of Love ‘ was that the title?’ and failed. Found it boring.
Comment by Robert P. — July 29, 2010 @ 10:34 am