December 2008 - Andrew Blackman

I’m never sure how these lists get created. In any case, the Guardian has named it’s books not to miss in 2009. Odd phrasing – not books to read,…

Most of this novel is memory: a woman thinking about her daughter’s suicide and remembering an earlier summer in post-War Nagasaki. Almost…

All three of these stories have a deeply satirical flavour, with dry, mostly successful humour and pointed observations on the various absurdities…

Barry Walsh on The Social Life of DNA: “Fascinating, Andrew. I enjoy your eclectic pieces. Very tempting to try out DNA tests. However, it seems that it doesn’t…” May 21, 13:23
Stefanie on The Social Life of DNA: “Oh, how fascinating!” May 18, 19:43
Guest on The Sense of an Ending, explained: “Veronica blamed Tony for the way he treated her, how was that not clear? Or is simply convenient to frame…” May 7, 23:42
Andrew Blackman on Dominoes by Phoebe McIntosh: “Yes, it’s a fascinating premise, isn’t it, Charlie? McIntosh does a good job of developing it too, so that we…” Apr 25, 20:57
Andrew Blackman on Borges Marathon, Part 2: The Improbable Impostor Tom Castro: “Hi Petra, Thanks so much for leaving this comment! I have been writing these Borges reviews mostly for myself and…” Apr 25, 20:54

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