As a big fan of George Orwell's books I'm excited to follow an award in his honour and how it celebrates some of the best new political fiction. Here I discuss the 6 novels shortlisted for the 2021 Orwell Prize for Political Fiction. Click ‘Show More’ for info & links.
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The Orwell Prizes: [ Ссылка ]
My video review of Summer by Ali Smith:
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This year's shortlist & purchase links:
Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam
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Apeirogon by Colum McCann
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The Death of Vivek Oji by Akwaeke Emezi
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The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett
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Summer by Ali Smith
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Afterlives by Abdulrazak Gurnah
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Other books discussed:
Some Thoughts on the Common Toad by George Orwell
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Milkman by Anna Burns
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The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead
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By the Sea by Abdulrazak Gurnah
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My reviews of what I've read from the shortlist so far:
Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam
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The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett
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Summer by Ali Smith
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