Both hands for “The details” and “Torto Arado” ❤ I even had the chance to meet Ia Genberg who came to Bulgaria last December - it was such an amazing book event.
Selva Almada is one of my favourite writers from my country Argentina. She introduces several elements from our culture and that's why her work is so interesting
I love The details, Kairos, Not a river and Mater 2-10. mater 2-10 is a perfect historical fiction set in Korean. I thought that White nights and Lost on me would be included in the short-list
Kairos Crooked Plow and maybe The Details. I still have The Box and Simpatia off the long list as well. As long as I don’t get distracted by something new and shiney
This is always my favorite literary prize to follow. I loved What I’d Rather not Think About, Lost on Me and Not a River. Looking forward to getting to the rest of the short list.
Of the books on the long list, I have only managed "What I'd Rather Not Think About" by Jenta Posthuma and translated by Sarah Timmer Harvey,and "Lost on Me" by Veronica Raimo, translated by Leah Janeczko. I loved them both. Though disappointed "Lost on Me" didn't make the shortlist, due to its wonderful narrative voice and humor, I am excited to tackle other titles from both the long list and shortlist.
Not a River was great and one that I had to go back and dissect, it not being a linear text. I'm almost finished The House on Via Gemito which is a marathon read, but became very compelling particularly the mid section which revolves around the process of creating the artwork The Drinkers (featured on the cover). Aspects are repetitive, but this can also be seen as metaphoric for how it was to live with this man, and there is enough that is compelling to keep it going. I'm keen to read Undiscovered even though it didn't make the shortlist.
Not a River is great, I just read it this past weekend. Kairos is up next on my list because I already own it, but I probably won't get to it until May. Crooked Plow and Mater 2-10 are very tempting, too. Looking forward to your thoughts!
Read What I rather not think about. Very insightful to read about dealing with the guilt of the living sibling and also her justification that she offered as to why she should not be held accountable.
Great video. Really appreciate your thoughts. I bought the entire long list but have delayed reading until the shortlist was announced so now I'm ready. I've heard great things about Not A River so that will be my first and then Crooked Plow
Skipping this prize this year and pretty much skipping the Women’s Prize for Fiction this year too. I didn’t find either longlist very interesting. I may go back and pick one or two from each prize to read, but for now, I’m sadly (and surprisingly) just not interested.
Fair enough though I have been reading some excellent titles on the Women’s Prize list which as River East River West, Ordinary Human Failings, Enter Ghost and I’m currently enjoying Nightbloom.
Kairos and what I'd rather not both deserve their place (the only two I've read). I enjoyed the depiction of the East German setting of Kairos more than the relationship at the novel's centre. I'm hoping to pick up Mater 2-10 soon as its due back at the library next week!
I have Crooked Plow, Not a River and Details lined up to read in the next couple of weeks. Mater and What I'd Rather are not calling me if I'm honest. I feel I ought to have read something by Erpenbeck by now so maybe Kairos is the one. I read Undiscovered and it is wonderful in some parts and annoying in others. Simpatía is the other on the longlist I will definitely read.
I was looking at the previous winners of the prize today on Wikipedia and it is absolutely baffling that in it's 8 years in it's current form no male translator has ever won the prize. My guess to win right now would be Kairos, the chair seemed really enthusiastic talking about it on the Booker Podcast , you could tell she really admires the author
Both hands for “The details” and “Torto Arado” ❤ I even had the chance to meet Ia Genberg who came to Bulgaria last December - it was such an amazing book event.
Selva Almada is one of my favourite writers from my country Argentina. She introduces several elements from our culture and that's why her work is so interesting
Ah great!
I love The details, Kairos, Not a river and Mater 2-10. mater 2-10 is a perfect historical fiction set in Korean. I thought that White nights and Lost on me would be included in the short-list
Kairos is the one I am most eager too as well
Thank you, Erik!!! Great selection! 🤗🍀☀️
Kairos Crooked Plow and maybe The Details. I still have The Box and Simpatia off the long list as well. As long as I don’t get distracted by something new and shiney
I read the superb Not a River last week. I also read Undiscovered and I liked it very much.
Great!
This is always my favorite literary prize to follow. I loved What I’d Rather not Think About, Lost on Me and Not a River. Looking forward to getting to the rest of the short list.
Fab! I’d be keen to hear which would be your winner when you’ve read the rest.
Of the books on the long list, I have only managed "What I'd Rather Not Think About" by Jenta Posthuma and translated by Sarah Timmer Harvey,and "Lost on Me" by Veronica Raimo, translated by Leah Janeczko. I loved them both. Though disappointed "Lost on Me" didn't make the shortlist, due to its wonderful narrative voice and humor, I am excited to tackle other titles from both the long list and shortlist.
Great! In that case I’ll try to find time to read Lost on Me as well.
Not a River was great and one that I had to go back and dissect, it not being a linear text. I'm almost finished The House on Via Gemito which is a marathon read, but became very compelling particularly the mid section which revolves around the process of creating the artwork The Drinkers (featured on the cover). Aspects are repetitive, but this can also be seen as metaphoric for how it was to live with this man, and there is enough that is compelling to keep it going. I'm keen to read Undiscovered even though it didn't make the shortlist.
Not a River is great, I just read it this past weekend. Kairos is up next on my list because I already own it, but I probably won't get to it until May. Crooked Plow and Mater 2-10 are very tempting, too. Looking forward to your thoughts!
Read What I rather not think about. Very insightful to read about dealing with the guilt of the living sibling and also her justification that she offered as to why she should not be held accountable.
Great video. Really appreciate your thoughts. I bought the entire long list but have delayed reading until the shortlist was announced so now I'm ready. I've heard great things about Not A River so that will be my first and then Crooked Plow
Thanks! That’s great you’re well prepared. Hope you enjoy all the books! 📚
Skipping this prize this year and pretty much skipping the Women’s Prize for Fiction this year too. I didn’t find either longlist very interesting. I may go back and pick one or two from each prize to read, but for now, I’m sadly (and surprisingly) just not interested.
Fair enough though I have been reading some excellent titles on the Women’s Prize list which as River East River West, Ordinary Human Failings, Enter Ghost and I’m currently enjoying Nightbloom.
@@EricKarlAnderson I do have a hold on Ordinary Human Failings at the library. It doesn’t look like they have the book yet, so my hold is pending.
Kairos and what I'd rather not both deserve their place (the only two I've read). I enjoyed the depiction of the East German setting of Kairos more than the relationship at the novel's centre. I'm hoping to pick up Mater 2-10 soon as its due back at the library next week!
I have Kairos from the library and The Crooked Plow and The Details on my Kindle.
Fab, hope you enjoy them!
I have Crooked Plow, Not a River and Details lined up to read in the next couple of weeks. Mater and What I'd Rather are not calling me if I'm honest. I feel I ought to have read something by Erpenbeck by now so maybe Kairos is the one. I read Undiscovered and it is wonderful in some parts and annoying in others. Simpatía is the other on the longlist I will definitely read.
Great, I’ll be keen to hear what you think about them. And Erpenbeck is such a talent!
I was looking at the previous winners of the prize today on Wikipedia and it is absolutely baffling that in it's 8 years in it's current form no male translator has ever won the prize. My guess to win right now would be Kairos, the chair seemed really enthusiastic talking about it on the Booker Podcast , you could tell she really admires the author
Oh I hadn’t noticed that. And Kairos does seem to be the front runner at the moment.
Can you do a Carol Shield’s prize video please?!
Gunpowder, Plot and Fiction made a video on Shields prize
Would anyone know where White Nights can be purchased? I can’t find it anywhere.
You'll have to order that book directly from the publisher. I think it's called MTO Press in the UK. Try there first.
The UK bookshop org website says they have it in stock: uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781916913004
You should try with the publisher first, MTO Press. I loved the book and gutted that it has not been shortlisted.
Thank you eric