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Tag Archives: Pulitzer Prize for Fiction
“Angela’s Ashes” by Frank McCourt (1997) – a blistering if controversial tale of an unforgettable childhood
That was the month (of March) that was, and ‘Tis an understatement to say how frustrating it was that reading had to take such a back seat. Have relished following so many stories of everyone’s Irish Reading Month adventures and … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews, Non-fiction
Tagged Angela's Ashes, Frank McCourt, Pulitzer Prize for Fiction
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Anne Tyler Part Two : “Breathing Lessons” (1988) and “The Accidental Tourist” (2002) – book reviews
One could, and I suspect will, wax lyrical about Anne Tyler indefinitely. Two more book reviews from Mr P and Yours Truly for another couple of classic reads: Nicola on “Breathing Lessons” Yet again, Mrs T’s touch is unerringly sure, … Continue reading
“All the Light We Cannot See” by Anthony Doerr (2014) – book review
“No two persons ever read the same book.” Emily St. John Mandel quoted Edmund Wilson at the recent book reading at Shakespeare and Company, in reference to her “Station Eleven” narration, and this book is perhaps the perfect example of … Continue reading
Pulitzer Prize 2015 – announced today 20th April
Last year the goose with the genuinely golden egg was “The Goldfinch”; just today the American prize has gone to Anthony Doerr for the greatly acclaimed “All The Light We Cannot See”, set in World War II and moving from … Continue reading
Posted in Book Prizes
Tagged All the Light We Cannot See, Anthony Doerr, books, Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, the goldfinch
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“The Goldfinch” by Donna Tartt (2013) – book review
What to say about “The Goldfinch” that hasn’t already been said before? This has got to be one of the most talked-about and hyped up launches of last year : Donna Tartt, infamous for being somewhat reclusive and producing a … Continue reading
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Tagged Baileys Prize, book group, book review, books, donna tartt, New York Times, Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, Rebecca, the goldfinch, Tulip Fever, Vanity Fair
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The Pulitzer Prizes for Fiction
These awards, unbelievably, have been on the go for almost a century and are coming up to celebrating their 100th birthday. A book lover’s paradise. And a fine excuse for another list to work through: Winners for Fiction (2000 – … Continue reading