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  • Bill F

    Bill F

    Is this book worth buying?

    posted 4 years ago.
    • ALLISON F

      ALLISON F

      Hope you've read it by now. I would definitely recommend this one!

      posted 3 years ago.
    • mister pineapples

      mister pineapples

      hello Bill - no book is worth buying -getit down your local library

      posted 2 years ago.
  • emsgurl

    emsgurl

    Did this book actually win the Booker prize (noticed the tag)? If so, what year and where can I find this info? Thanks.

    posted 4 years ago.
    • Red Pen

      Red Pen

      It was on the shortlist for the 2008 prize, but did not win. http://www.themanbookerprize.com/prize/thisyear/shortlist

      posted 4 years ago.
    • anagnostes

      anagnostes

      no only a finalist

      posted 4 years ago.
    • ALLISON F

      ALLISON F

      My bad! It was short-listed but did not win. I've corrected my tag. So sorry!

      posted 3 years ago.
  • anagnostes

    anagnostes

    I can imagine a great movie could come of this...

    posted 4 years ago.
    • ALLISON F

      ALLISON F

      Never thought about it, but I agree - it would be a terrific film!

      posted 3 years ago.