Maxwell’s Comments (group member since Aug 01, 2015)

Maxwell’s comments from the ManBookering group.

I haven't really been following many of the conversations here because I unfortunately didn't get around to reading much of the list this year, but Milkman was always one that intrigued me so I'll definitely be picking it up soon!

I ended up really enjoying this book, but I can't pinpoint why. I can totally see all the criticisms of it too though. It was all over the place and overly ambitious, but the writing was sharp and I enjoyed all the perspectives which had very unique styles. It was powerful to read but difficult at times. But I don't want to over-analyze it right now since my book club will be meeting soon to discuss IRL :) I can hopefully share some more insight after that.

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The list has been announced! I will be creating a folder with conversations for each book shortly.

https://themanbookerprize.com/fiction...

Gabriel wrote: "Do you know what time today they will announce the man booker golden shortlist?"

6pm BST!

Paula wrote: "Maxwell wrote: "Go ahead and make some predictions for novels you think will be on the longlist 2018!

Longlist announcement on July 24, 2018!"

Max, I have difficulty getting my hands on the book..."

Hi Paula, this group originally started to discuss the yearly Man Booker Prize, which usually runs from July through October each year. Then when they announced the new format of the International Prize we also follow that which is usually March through May. That leaves only a few months (June, November, December and January) for reading previous winners. I know it can be difficult/expensive to get your hands on some of the longlisted books, but I'd highly recommend requesting them from your library (or asking your library to buy them if they don't already have them). Or try Overdrive if you're in the U.S. and have an ereader!

Go ahead and make some predictions for novels you think will be on the longlist 2018!

Longlist announcement on July 24, 2018!

Barbara wrote: "Hi guys, are we going to choose a title for June now that the MBI is over?"

Hi Barbara, that is still being decided. We will send out a message soon. Thanks for checking!