Tuesday, September 08, 2009

Great Regulars: Of the six shortlisted books,

I've read four--Waters, Byatt, Mantel and Foulds, and out of those, I'd say Mantel is streets ahead. Wolf Hall is one of the best books I've read in ages--rich, strange, pungent; heavily embroidered, like a gorgeous 16th-century tapestry. Those who've read The Glass Room on the books desk, meanwhile, are very impressed; I've already ordered my copy.

from Sarah Crown: The Guardian: Booker shortlist backs the bookies
also The Guardian: The Man Booker shortlist 2009

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