Brilliant video, Russell. Agree with you, it’s such a great longlist. I don’t envy the judges. Our rankings are vastly different, but like you, I loved every single book. I laughed at what you said about Rejection having all of the qualities you usually don’t like in a book. Can’t wait for tomorrow.
I have been so impressed with all the lists this year. I have read so many good books because of them. I think the NBA short list is pretty on the nose - but I am fine with a number of them winning. Happy reading my friend.
The only one I’ve read is My Friends I thought it was great and was upset it wasn’t shortlisted for the Booker I’m listening to James Creation Lake Martyr! I’m enjoying James and Martyr! but Creation Lake is confusing me. Is it supposed to be satire?
creation lake is definitely satire, but similarly to his opinion in the video, i also had the sense that kushner was trying so hard to be "clever" that it was a spoof minus any sense of fun or humor. percival everett has written a much better spy satire imo
Brilliant video, Russell. Agree with you, it’s such a great longlist. I don’t envy the judges. Our rankings are vastly different, but like you, I loved every single book. I laughed at what you said about Rejection having all of the qualities you usually don’t like in a book. Can’t wait for tomorrow.
I have been so impressed with all the lists this year. I have read so many good books because of them. I think the NBA short list is pretty on the nose - but I am fine with a number of them winning. Happy reading my friend.
Great video My Friends and James were my favourite s for the Booker
I agree! I was shocked that My Friends did not make the short list. But overall, I enjoyed the list a lot.
thanks russell...love your views on these books.
Awe thank you.
As always, amazing 👏🏻👏🏻 😊
Too sweet!
Love your videos 🥰🥰
Thank you so much.
I just bought James. I’ve heard such good things ❤
James is amazing - hope you loved it.
James needs to win all the awards. That is all.
Agree 100%. I think it just may sweep the award season.
This is an awesome list , Thanks !!! Chapters would have helped though.
Thank you … Like the # of Chapters?
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The Boatbuilder Daniel Gumbiner
The last soft cover to make the longlist I believe
OOOOH I really liked that book so very much.
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The only one I’ve read is
My Friends
I thought it was great and was upset it wasn’t shortlisted for the Booker
I’m listening to
James
Creation Lake
Martyr!
I’m enjoying James and Martyr! but Creation Lake is confusing me. Is it supposed to be satire?
creation lake is definitely satire, but similarly to his opinion in the video, i also had the sense that kushner was trying so hard to be "clever" that it was a spoof minus any sense of fun or humor. percival everett has written a much better spy satire imo
I totally agree. Creation Lake was a bit over my head. But I hope you liked what you have read.
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