Litsy

This is why I follow the Women's Prize each year more than any other.

Karisa Wtf?! And wasn‘t it the New York Times recently with a headline about feminism ruining the office space? 🤦🏻‍♀️ 2d

ImperfectCJ @Karisa That's after they changed it. The original headline of the interview/panel discussion was, "Did Women Ruin the Workplace?" 2d

Karisa @ImperfectCJ 🤬 2d

SamAnne Gah!!! 2d

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staci.reads

Good Dirt | Charmaine Wilkerson

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The multiple POVs were a little much at times, and I found the miscommunication trope that drives the "heartbreak" part of the story a little ridiculous. Overall, though, I found the story engaging and readable. This was my October #Bookspin @TheAromaofBooks

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! Love your cozy porch!! 2d

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ChaoticMissAdventures

Flesh: A Novel | David Szalay

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I enjoyed this. As others have said the writing style is paired down and sparse. I think that reflects both the idea of the Eastern European and the Man. This is a character study and can be taken quite philosophically.
It is also a bit depressing! István goes along to get along and that leads to some really unfortunate situations. I really appreciate how Szalay portrayed mental health in aan we would assume avoids it.

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andrew61

Flesh: A Novel | David Szalay

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I finished this just b4 the prize announcement. I see the merit in the life story of Istzan, a Hungarian immigrant, + found the book v absorbing but I dont know if I actually liked the book. Its a book abt modern masculinity, so he is monosyllabic drawn into sexual relationships and struggles to express his feelings, including significant losses. It certainly is a book to discuss in a time where toxicity of negative male influences is prevalent.

TheKidUpstairs I haven't read this one as of yet, but it's interesting to me that a few of this year's Booker reads seem to be the type to be appreciated more than loved. The type that are intellectually good but missing the emotional connection that I feel truly makes a book great. 4d

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cariashley

Long Island Compromise: A Novel | Taffy Brodesser-Akner

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Finished this a few weeks ago and have been so busy going back to work after maternity leave that I forgot to post it! I love chewy family dramas and this was a good one. Yes, the characters are all horrible but I tend to enjoy that. It did take me forever to read, but I‘m a very slow reader these days!

Reggie You have a 5 month year old human depending on you. Glad to see you again. 3d

cariashley @Reggie ☺️ thank you, it‘s good to be back(ish)! 2h

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Leniverse

Flesh: A Novel | David Szalay

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Well. That was depressing.
Very effective writing style, but I have some reservations about the plot. Soft pick.
Can I see why it won the #Booker ? Yes, but I would still have gone with Audition 😂

TrishB If Audition is better than this I‘m definitely not reading this! 4d

Leniverse @TrishB 😂 Different tastes. You could hate Audition and love Flesh. They're not really the same category of book. 4d

Susanita @TrishB 😂😂 4d

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