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The Lost Man Booker shortlist has been announced and you can see the six books on it here. I've read none of these novels but I rather like the sound of Troubles, The Driver's Seat and The Vivisector.

25 March 2010 in Books - late C20th. fiction, Literary prizes, Period/historical fiction | Permalink

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I'm sure I've read Troubles, many years ago, although it wouldn't have been as far back as 1970 - and I definitely remember enjoying it although beyond that memory is hazy. Must have had it from the library as I can't find it on the shelf to refresh my memory.

Posted by: m | 25 March 2010 at 08:28 PM

Thrilled to see Nina Bawden in the short list. I didnot read this one, but reread both Carry's War and Rebel On a Rock this month. Guess what I will be reading soon!

Posted by: catharina | 25 March 2010 at 09:13 PM

FIRE FROM HEAVEN was the beginning of my enthusiasm for the historical novels of Mary Renault.

Posted by: Linda Gillard | 26 March 2010 at 10:07 AM

I second what Linda G says! Mary R is wonderful as is the Farrell. I have read the Birds in the Trees but cannot remember it, but Bawden is usually terrific. I will vote for Troubles, I think.

Posted by: adele geras | 26 March 2010 at 12:27 PM

As I recall - and its a long time ago - Vivisector is much harder than Voss. You have been warned!

Posted by: Lindsay | 26 March 2010 at 06:56 PM

Karen, you simply MUST read The Driver's Seat! Take yourself to the Princes Street branch of Waterstone's, to that vast Scottish section, at your earliest convenience to pick yourself up a copy. Spark for the win!

Posted by: Claire (Paperback Reader) | 28 March 2010 at 06:47 AM

Will do, Claire!

Posted by: Cornflower | 29 March 2010 at 12:16 PM

I am undaunted, Lindsay!

Posted by: Cornflower | 29 March 2010 at 12:17 PM

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