Has anyone here read Spies by Michael Frayn?

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joelalie · 18/04/2006 13:47

or Jonathan Strange and Mr Norell by Susannah Clarke (I think)?

Read them both this year and I think they are two of the best new novels I've read for ages.

Anyone else know them?

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joelalie · 18/04/2006 13:55

Pruni,

no, it's about 2 little boys in the suburbs during WWII who decide to spy on one of their mothers as they think she's a German spy. She isn't needless to say but they uncover or partially uncover lots of adult secrets and unspoken emotions.

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Lio · 18/04/2006 13:53

I've read Spies and liked it and it reminded me of The Go Between (LP Hartley?). Actually I have a question about books. Will start a new thread.

Miriam2 · 18/04/2006 13:52

Someone lent me Spies and I didn't think I would like it at all but almost read it one sitting! Very underrated IMO. Will check out those others you mention- ta!

Pruni · 18/04/2006 13:51

I am listening to the audiobook of JS&MN atm - and loving it (though it is surprisingly creepy in places).
I think I've read spies: is that where he's a journalist?

harpsichordcarrier · 18/04/2006 13:50

both actually
I liked Jonathan Strange very much

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