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Golden Hill by Francis Spufford

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Dunlurking · 26/10/2016 10:11

Has anyone posted about this gorgeous book yet? Just loved it. I read a library copy and can't wait for the paperback to reread it. I might just have to order it from the library again. Something about it reminds me of Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell, although thankfully it is a lot shorter.

On second thoughts maybe I need to buy the hardback so I have a first edition Grin

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 26/10/2016 19:43

I was looking at this the other day. It's v pretty. Think I'll give it a go - have read some of his non-fiction.

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Dunlurking · 27/10/2016 18:09

Do Remus. His writing is so accessible and beautiful. He spent many years writing this apparently. I've only read his book "The child that books built" before. What else should I read?

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 28/10/2016 17:49

I read his one about the Antarctic too.

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Dunlurking · 28/10/2016 20:21

I'll look out for that one then. Thanks Remus

The paperback of Golden Hill is out - I didn't realise - it was prominently displayed in Waterstones today - as their fiction book of the month.

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 28/10/2016 20:27

I'll give it a go. :)

KingscoteStaff · 30/10/2016 11:59

Back room Boys is brilliant too.

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Dunlurking · 30/10/2016 12:39

Thanks KIngscoteStaff I'll hunt that one down as well.
Reviews of Golden Hill
The orginal one that prompted me to read it.
guardian review
And today
Observer review

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Dunlurking · 04/01/2017 11:34

So pleased to see this has won the Costa first novel award Smile

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SatsukiKusakabe · 04/01/2017 12:12

I really want to read this but waiting for price to come down on Kindle. I might reserve at library, but popular books tend to have a long wait.

RemusLupinsChristmasMovie · 04/01/2017 18:18

I'm still waiting for it to come down in price on Kindle.

RemusLupinsChristmasMovie · 04/01/2017 18:18

Ooh - just looked and it's down to £3.79 today. I'm going in!

SatsukiKusakabe · 04/01/2017 18:29

Me too!

'Twas 6 quid after I'd commented earlier.

Essex Serpent went up after we heartily recommended it to everyone Smile

RemusLupinsChristmasMovie · 04/01/2017 18:35

Oops!

RemusLupinsChristmasMovie · 04/01/2017 18:36

Essex Serpent £3 now, so still a bargain!

SatsukiKusakabe · 04/01/2017 18:44

Yes I'd definitely have paid £3 for it Grin

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Dunlurking · 04/01/2017 19:29

I managed to catch Essex Serpent at 99p and started it yesterday SmileSmileSmile Thank you posters who put it on here.

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SatsukiKusakabe · 08/01/2017 14:08

Finished Golden Hill today. Enjoyed it. Don't know if I'd reread it but it was entertaining and I'd read another novel by him.

PokemonWanker · 14/01/2017 12:07

Just finished the book this morning and absolutely loved it.

Feeling a bit bereft now it's over, such beautiful writing and I loved New York as the setting.

RemusLupinsChristmasMovie · 15/01/2017 16:42

I was frustrated by it. Liked lots of it, but too long and too much padding.

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