50 of the best overlooked novels Posted: 2 years ago by 2manyusernames
There are far more books than your local chain store will carry. There are incredible books that will never make Oprah's list. Here are 50 of the best novels as chosen by 50 top authors.
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Posted: 2 years ago by 2manyusernames:
Here is a blog:
and part 2
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Posted: 2 years ago by DrNothing:
I'd complain there aren't enough Asian offerings and add The Tin Drum, by Gunter Grass.
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Posted: 2 years ago by 2manyusernames:
« DrNothing : I'd complain there aren't enough Asian offerings and add The Tin Drum, by Gunter Grass. You're right there are a ton of novels and books that were left out.
That is understandable, there are only 50 left.
Since everyone involved are from the UK, it isn't surprising that there is a lack of Asian novels.
Maybe they should have polled a wider group of individuals.
Still, I wouldn't say the Tin Drum was obscure. It is extremely well known. The book sold phenomenally all over the world, was a award-winning (including an Oscar), financially successful movie, a play, Günter Grass, rightfully won a Nobel prize for literature.
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Posted: 2 years ago by DrNothing:
« 2manyusernames : You're right there are a ton of novels and books that were left out.
That is understandable, there are only 50 left.
Since everyone involved are from the UK, it isn't surprising that there is a lack of Asian novels.
Maybe they should have polled a wider group of individuals.
Still, I wouldn't say the Tin Drum was obscure. It is extremely well known. The book sold phenomenally all over the world, was a award-winning (including an Oscar), financially successful movie, a play, Günter Grass, rightfully won a Nobel prize for literature. Good point. The 'overlooked' bit doesn't apply, true. I was at work when I posted the original comment (call center [incoming Customer Service]), so I post between calls a lot and sometimes skim too quickly, some bits.
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