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April Discussion Selection List

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Freddiecat · 02/04/2004 15:24

(This is April as in following on from March - we won't neccessarily finish in April!).

This next selection list is drawn from the Granta Top 20 young novelists published in 2003. (Granta publish such a list every 10 years). I have selected a cross section of 4 books buy 4 different authors. All are available in paperback (many of these authors have new books coming out this year).

I have given some short synopses - taken from various places. I suggest for more in depth reviews you check these out yourself (rather than having really long posts on here).

How about we try and decide by the end of next week then start a discussion going on Monday 26th April (this gives people time to buy the book and read to a roughly half-way point.

Books to follow:

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Dior · 10/02/2005 20:16

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glitterfairy · 23/04/2004 22:11

Am enjoying fingersmith and was getting worried that I would miss the 26th but am making progress. SO look forward to chat.

Bookend · 22/04/2004 21:57

I have read 'Fingersmith' and thoroughly enjoyed it. Count me in on the 26th. What time do you want me there and shall I bring nibbles?

AussieSim · 21/04/2004 18:27

Maybe I should have said earlier, that I had already ordered Darkroom and deliveries can take a while to get here, so I think I will have to join on on the May read.

dinosaur · 21/04/2004 10:53

I'll probably pass on this one as it doesn't sound like my cup of tea (and I still haven't finished rereading Possession either).

Julietclaire · 21/04/2004 06:11

Have just bought Fingersmith and will attempt to read it this weekend. Am going away with the children so will pack a torch for reading in a dark corner of the room...
Will log on on Monday for info on discussion.

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Freddiecat · 14/04/2004 20:29

Hello all - sorry for the delay in posting. I'm away and the internet connection is a bit unreliable.

OK the votes are as follows:
Fingersmith - 7 votes
The Dark Room - 5 votes
Ghostwritten - 4 votes
The Impressionist - 1 vote

So we shall go with Fingersmith.

It should be easy to get hold of. Again - please don't start discussing it online until 26th April - just to let everyone get a hold of it.

Also this time could people post (on this thread) when they are getting near to finishing and we shall try to arrange a live discussion time.

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Carriel · 14/04/2004 19:15

Sorry to be a bit behind the times but wanting to give the book cluba plug on the homepage tomorrow and not sure what the official current book under discussion is - can anyone enlighten me?

Mirage · 13/04/2004 21:02

I loved Fingersmith too,couldn't put it down.

Grommit · 13/04/2004 17:19

I have read Fingersmith - it is great - would highly recommend!

dinosaur · 13/04/2004 17:17

Can I vote for The Dark Room please.

neetsmassi · 13/04/2004 17:15

Could I join please - I would choose Fingersmith

bron42 · 13/04/2004 17:09

Hi New to MN. Would like to join the book club. Could anyone explain the set-up. Many thanks.

Natt · 08/04/2004 17:26

Fancy Ghostwritten as been meaning to read it and would be v diff from possession. Do we have to join the club?

Saskia909 · 07/04/2004 22:37

Saw this in the Mumsnet newsletter - what a good idea to have a book club and I haven't posted for ages so a way to get back in! I have read The Dark Room and thought it was amazing and I have Ghostwirtten on my shelf waiting to read so I would vote for that one. I'm up for the Indian one, but after seeing Tipping the Velvet I can't say I fancy Fingersmith.....

Codswallop · 06/04/2004 21:27

(not that i am in the club!)

Codswallop · 06/04/2004 21:26

I liked the dark room

Evita · 06/04/2004 21:26

The Dark Room or Ghostwritten would suit me best. I've read Fingersmith, v. easy to read and enjoyable tale with lots of twists I didn't foresee. So if you chose that one maybe I could join in the discussion?

Allegra · 06/04/2004 20:16

Dont count this as a vote since I've only started Possession and probably wont be joining in the discussion but I want to say that Ghostwritten is one of the most intriguing and fascinating books I've read recently. It is a bit strange but definitely worth the read.

rsv1000r · 06/04/2004 20:12

I quite fancy 'Ghostwritten', but I seem to be in the minority! All of them sound ok so will read whatever the group finally decide on.

Marina · 06/04/2004 19:29

Really happy with any of these, have read and enjoyed Fingersmith and The Dark Room, both excellent. Fingersmith is an "easier" read IMO and has the edge for me on that alone!

AussieSim · 06/04/2004 18:21

The Dark Room - v interested living in germany married to a german etc.

Tex111 · 06/04/2004 17:35

They all look really interesting but I'd have to say either Fingersmith or The Impressionist.

Bron · 06/04/2004 15:05

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jmb1964 · 06/04/2004 00:27

Dur - just read the other thread - OK I'm in!

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