Awfully Dark And Awfully Witty: Beryl Bainbridge
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- Renie_Burghardt
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» Renie_Burghardt - Bainbridge's Awfully Big Adventure
Pamela, what a neat review! I really enjoyed it. The story sounds like one I would love, especially since it is set in the 50s! I loved the Publishers Weekly interview, especially her last remark about why she really isn't eccentric! It is so great to read about her successes in later life. Makes another sixty-something writer think that maybe it's not too late to make it. Hehe.A most enjoyable review! Now off I go to explore the rest of the links. Take care. Renie
-- posted by Renie_Burghardt
» pamela_saint - Re: Bainbridge's Awfully Big Adventure
In response to message posted by Renie_Burghardt:Hi Renie,
I couldn't agree more--she sounds like such an intriguing personality. I would love to have the opportunity to meet her some day.
Her writing is worthy of emulation, extremely controlled and tight. You would be hard pressed to find a superfluous word.
I have been reading about Bainbridge for a long time, and now that I've read this novel, I'm itching to read more. She's become known for her historical fiction, so I think I'll try some of that next.
As always, thanks for your insights!
-- posted by pamela_saint
» dsadams - Bainbridge's Booker Loss
Most of us were shocked when Beryl's book, According to Queeney, didn't make it to the shortlist.Something I read recently said that she has set a standard with this book by which all other historical novels will be judged.
I really liked your article, I think we should all be able to vote Beryl back onto the Booker short-list.
Talk to you soon,
Diana Adams
-- posted by dsadams
» pamela_saint - Re: Bainbridge's Booker Loss
In response to message posted by dsadams:Hi Diana,
As a new Bainbridge convert, I'd like to see her snag a Booker, too! Perhaps her next book will win, and her name will then be popping up in your column...
Thank you for visiting.
-- posted by pamela_saint
» katrinko - Brainbridge and a hello
Hello Pamela,I enjoyed your article on Bainridge (hope I spelled it correctly.) I have to admit, I have not read much contemporary British literature, so I'm very much looking forward to reading more recommendations and insights as well as expanding my British author reading. Thank you for a wonderful column...
Marie
-- posted by katrinko
» pamela_saint - Re: Brainbridge and a hello
In response to message posted by katrinko:Hi Marie,
I find myself with the opposite problem--falling behind with American fiction, especially when life gets busy, and I'm scrambling to catch up on reading for this column. Hence, it's such a pleasure to be able to read other columns such as yours, so I can at least bookmark titles to read when and if those extra hours miraculously appear!
Thank you for dropping by!
-- posted by pamela_saint
» pamela_saint - Re: Excellent Review
In response to message posted by jerrib:Thanks, Jerri. I appreciate your kind comments.
-- posted by pamela_saint
» pamela_saint - Re: Re: Re: Excellent Review
In response to message posted by Ireland:Thanks, Irene. I really enjoyed it--enough so that I've another Bainbridge title on my desk waiting to be read!
-- posted by pamela_saint
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