The Free-Range Bookclub
Bookclubbers without boundaries in Nelson, New Zealand
Month: October 2019
Dogside Story – Patricia Grace
READ FOR BOOKCLUB Chosen by Jo Conflict in a North Island whanau means one man must reveal a great secret. ⚑ “Considered one of NZ writer Patricia Grace’s (Ngāti Toa, Ngāti Raukawa, Te Āti Awa) masterpieces, Dogside Story presents a portrait of Maori: their… Continue Reading “Dogside Story – Patricia Grace”
2019 Bookerthon
Wow, what a year! The books on the (now named Booker Prize, without the Man) shortlist this year are gigantic, in every expression of the word. There are books of many pages, books written by literary giants, books that deal with the huge topics… Continue Reading “2019 Bookerthon”
Ducks, Newburyport – Lucy Ellmann
READ FOR BOOKERTHON Written in stream of consciousness style, an Ohio housewife worries about the state of the world ⚑ “the fact that Lucy Ellmann has written an absolutely remarkable novel with what will be perceived by some as an entirely unremarkable protagonist, the fact… Continue Reading “Ducks, Newburyport – Lucy Ellmann”
Girl, Woman, Other – Bernadine Evaristo
READ FOR BOOKERTHON A story of modern Britain and black womanhood told through the eyes of 12 different women ⚑ “This is a beautifully paced novel which at first I thought was a collection of separate stories. However the links and interwoven threads soon… Continue Reading “Girl, Woman, Other – Bernadine Evaristo”
Quichotte – Salman Rushdie
READ FOR BOOKERTHON A modern re-write of Don Quixote that broaches traditional elements as well as the current state of the world. ⚑ “Confession time: I have not read Don Quixote. While I know the premise I don’t know its intricates nor how cleverly… Continue Reading “Quichotte – Salman Rushdie”
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