The Paperbark Shoe****+ by Goldie Goldbloom 2009 (373 pages)
Japan:
The Changeling**** by Kenzaburo Oe (468 pages) Nobel author, Man Asian Literary Prize shortlist 2010
Not an easy read for those unaccustomed to ploughing through introspective literature.
Not an easy read for those unaccustomed to ploughing through introspective literature.
Nigeria:
Oil on Water**** by Helon Habila 2010 (240 pages) Winner Commonwealth Prize
The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's (the Four) Wives***** by Lola Shonyin 2010 (280 pages)
Tiny Sunbirds Far Away****+ by Christie Watson UK/Nigeria 2011 (438 pages)
UK:
Wish Her Safe At Home**** by Stephen Benatar 1982 (263 pages)
The Book of Lies***+ by Mary Horlock UK 2011
US:
The Bird Sisters**** by Rebecca Rasmussen 2011 (390 pages)
Faith****+ by Jennifer Haigh 2011
Currently reading:
The Cat's Table by Michael Ondaatje Canada 2011
On the Nightstand:
The Soldier's Wife by Margaret Leroy UK 2011
Tiger Hills by Sarita Mandanna India, Man Asian Literary Prize longlist 2010
No time-wasters in the bunch. I can recommend them all. The stars say it. Any opinions?
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