Man Booker 2006

The long list for the Man Booker prize 2006 has been announced. You can view the list here. They are also running forums on their site so you can discuss what you think about the list. The shortlist will be announced 14 Sept.

Rhubarb

by Craig Silvey, 2004.

I've started reading this as it's one of the books recommended in the Great Read Guide. The first thing I noticed was that there is no punctuation used for talking! It is hard to tell if someone is talking, or just thinking the words. The story is about two people who are living in their own worlds: Eleanor Rigby (...look at all the lonely people...) who is blind and Ewan who is closer to his cello Lillian than any person. I have enjoyed getting to know these characters and although I am not up to the part where it happens, I hope they will find each other and find happiness in spite of their determination to remain by themselves. I have enjoyed reading Eleanor's experiences of being blind, and Ewan's experiences of making music but sometimes the language has been a bit too descriptive and flowery for me. - Anne

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