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Hilary Mantel, Wolf Hall

January 20, 2010December 2, 2016 / Whispering Gums / 20 Comments

An interesting question to ponder when thinking about Hilary Mantel's Wolf Hall is the significance of the title. While the place Wolf Hall, the family seat of the Seymour family, does get a few mentions it does not really function as a location. Wolves, however, are one of the subtle motifs running through the novel. … Continue reading Hilary Mantel, Wolf Hall

Booker Prize 2009

October 7, 2009June 29, 2010 / Whispering Gums / 6 Comments

I received a voucher a couple of weeks ago for 25% off a 2009 Booker Prize shortlist book. What to buy? Hard choice as I hadn't read any of them - I know, I know, how can I call myself a reader but, really, I am not driven to read shortlists per se. Awards are … Continue reading Booker Prize 2009

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  1. Cathy746books's avatar
    Cathy746books on Six degrees of separation, FROM The Post Office girl TO …June 6, 2026

    Great chain! I love Helen Garner's writing.

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    Thanks. I didn't know how many orphans I'd read about before I started this chain.

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    Well you will have to strict rule! Haha! Seriously though Davida,,you came up with a good idea.

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    Davida Chazan on Six degrees of separation, FROM The Post Office girl TO …June 6, 2026

    The Vienna link is a good one. Sadly, I think I've exhausted all the books set in Vienna for previous…

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    I'm glad they do Margaret, thanks.

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