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martin amis criticises booker prize

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  • 28-09-2006 10:40pm
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    fasterkitten
    Registered Users Posts: 136 ✭✭


    i heard on the news headlines something about this but didn't catch the whole story. does anyone know what he said?


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    BossArky
    Moderators, Arts Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 9,521 Mod ✭✭✭✭BossArky


    Didn't hear that and couldn't find a link. Here is a good overview of his life and works:

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Amis


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    fasterkitten
    Registered Users Posts: 136 ✭✭fasterkitten


    i'm familiar with his life and works thanks, that's why i'm interested to know what he said about the booker prize.


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    Sgt. Sensible
    Closed Accounts Posts: 443 ✭✭Sgt. Sensible


    Martin Amis once claimed that no one could possibly write a good novel unless they'd done a degree in english literature beforehand. The man's a charlatan.


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    bowsie casey
    Closed Accounts Posts: 334 ✭✭bowsie casey


    Some of his (earlier) books are fantastic though:
    The Rachel Papers is one of the funniest books I have ever read.
    The Information is a great, witty read.
    Would recommend both of them to anyone.

    I have been disappointed by the latest book though: Time's Arrow, Night Train and (especially) Yellow Dog.


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