I use a crafty technique to rate the novels shortlisted for the 2021 Booker Prize to arrive at my predicted winner. Plus I have a little rant about judges' comments and the prize itself. Click ‘Show More’ for info & links.

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Guardian article 'Inside the Booker Prize': [ Ссылка ]

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Here are the five judging categories I use with 5 points for each subject:
1 Plot structure
2 Characterization
3 Setting and atmosphere of place
4 Writing quality
5 My enjoyment of reading (completely subjective)

Winner announced: November 3

My interview with Richard Powers: [ Ссылка ]

My reaction video to this year's shortlist: [ Ссылка ]

The Booker shortlist, other books discussed & purchase links:

Shuggie Bain - Douglas Stuart
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Rainbow Milk – Paul Mendez
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Box Hill – Adam Mars Jones
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A Passage North - Anuk Arudpragasam
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The Promise - Damon Galgut
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No One is Talking About This - Patricia Lockwood
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The Fortune Men - Nadifa Mohamed
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Bewilderment - Richard Powers
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Great Circle - Maggie Shipstead
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My reviews of the books:
A Passage North - Anuk Arudpragasam
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The Promise - Damon Galgut
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No One is Talking About This - Patricia Lockwood
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The Fortune Men - Nadifa Mohamed
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Bewilderment - Richard Powers
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Great Circle - Maggie Shipstead
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Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
2:57 Rant
10:07 Booker Score Chart
11:43 Plot Structure
17:22 Characterization
23:15 Setting and atmosphere of place
27:26 Writing quality
30:40 My enjoyment of reading
33:04 Conclusion

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