Read Around the World May 2023 – Guyana
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May 31
Hungry Ghosts by Kevin Jared Hosein
Hungry Ghosts by Kevin Jared Hosein
UK Publication: Feb 2023
Reviewed by: Book Worm
Rating: [★★★]
This ARC was provided by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC UK (via NetGalley) in exchange for an honest review.
One word review – Haunting.
May 22
The House of Doors by Tan Twan Eng
The House of Doors by Tan Twan Eng
UK Publication: May 2023
Reviewed by: Book Worm
Rating: [★★★★]
This ARC was provided by Canongate (via NetGalley) in exchange for an honest review.
Two word review – Read this
Booker International 2023 – Our Predictions for Winner
Which book do our shadow panel think will take the prize?
Booker International Shortlist 2023: Boulder by Eva Baltasar
Boulder by Eva Baltasar
Will the judges be bowled over by this one or will it leave them stony faced?
Booker International Shortlist 2023: The Gospel According to the New World by Maryse Conde
The Gospel According to the New World by Maryse Conde
BookWorm:
Why it Could Win:.The only shortlist book I have not read which means it is bound to win.
Why it Might Not Win: This has mixed reviews and it is not one that is calling to me.
Rachel:
Why it Could Win: It’s Maryse Conde!
Why it Might Not Win: I just didn’t understand what it was trying to do. Which may very well be a reason for it to win.
Tracy:
Why it Could Win: Maryse Conde is a treasure and her writing history is packed with gems.
Why it Might Not Win: This isn’t one of those gems- it was hard to follow.
What do you think is this the winner?
Booker International Shortlist 2023: Standing Heavy by Gauz
Standing Heavy by Gauz
Could this heavyweight take the title?
Booker International Shortlist 2023: Still Born by Guadalupe Nettel
Still Born by Guadalupe Nettel
Is this one still in with a chance?
Booker International Shortlist 2023: Whale by Cheon Myeong-Kwan
Whale by Cheon Myeong-Kwan
Could this leviathan be our winner?
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