Comments on: Rob’s tackling the Independent Foreign Fiction Prize 2010 shortlist

By: Rob

Rob — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 06:54:58 +0000

Emmm….there seems to be a lot of love for Brodeck’s Report, so I’m kind of glad it’s the first one I’m reading. I’m kind of surprised you didn’t like Broken Glass – it fun, rebellious, and most definitely Congolese. Still, different people, different tastes I guess

You’re right about the lack of time given between announcement of shortlist and announcement of winner though – way too short.

Good luck with reading the rest of the shortlist.
Warmest
Rob

By: 1streading

1streading — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 19:33:09 +0000

I would also recommend Brodeck’s Report – I read it last year and it’s my tip to win. Since the longlist was announced I’ve been reading some of the other books and writing about them on my blog. I also liked Fists, but wasn’t taken with Broken Glass – I haven’t read any of the others on the shortlist yet. They just don’t give you enough time!

I’ll be checking back regularly to see how you’re getting on.

By: Rob

Rob — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 22:45:30 +0000

Thank you for your warm words of approval Amy. I certainly hope you do manage to pick up one or two of these titles. Keep checking in, the reading starts soon.
Warmest
Rob

By: Rob

Rob — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 22:44:11 +0000

Thank you Kim, both for your vote of confidence and for your recommendation of Claudel’s novel. It was the first one to arrive at RobAround Manor too, so it’s the first one I will tackle.
Warmest
Rob

By: Rob

Rob — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 22:42:10 +0000

It’s a biggie isn’t it Lizzy, as I duly noted above
I hope you enjoy it
Warmest
Rob

By: Amy

Amy — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 19:44:05 +0000

I love this adventure you are embarking on I would also love to read all of them at some point so I am looking forward to reading your thoughts. I might have to see if I can find one or two of the titles myself

By: kimbofo

kimbofo — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 19:11:32 +0000

Good luck… but I reckon it’s a perfectly doable task.

I do love this prize; it has introduced me to some terrific authors in the past.

As to this year’s short list, I can highly recommend Brodeck’s Report. It’s quite a haunting read.

By: LizzySiddal

LizzySiddal — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 18:40:40 +0000

The Schami arrived this morning. Gulp – didn’t realise how big it is!

By: Rob

Rob — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 15:01:51 +0000

Thank you CuriousBookFan!
Warmest
Rob

By: CuriousBookFan

CuriousBookFan — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 13:20:14 +0000

Good luck Bob. Will follow your quest…