Gill commented on 'Black Dirt by Nell Leyshon'
Well now - this is one I've missed. Living smack bang in the middle of the setting it has to go on my 'must read' list. I've moved around the country for the last 30 odd years and usually make a point...
View ArticleWendy commented on 'Black Dirt by Nell Leyshon'
I saw this book in the margin of your blog, checked it out on Amazon, requested it online from my library and picked it up, all in the space of a few days. I read it yesterday and I too wondered how I...
View Articledovegreyreader commented on 'Black Dirt by Nell Leyshon'
Wendy it is one of the most perfect books I've read in ages and I'm still feeling sadly wretched for George.
View ArticleDee Weaver commented on 'Black Dirt by Nell Leyshon'
I loved it. The interweaving of past, present and legend brings a mythical quality to the entire story, but most of all I am awed by the stylish minimalism of her writing. A few tiny brushstrokes...
View Articledovegreyreader commented on 'Black Dirt by Nell Leyshon'
It's quite a responsibility this 'choosing your best read of the year' thing! I look forward to your thoughts John.
View ArticleJohn Self commented on 'Black Dirt by Nell Leyshon'
Picked this up on the strength of it making your Novel of the Year status - no mean accolade! I see exactly what you mean about George and the setting and dialogue ... Leyshon brings a playwright's...
View ArticleDee Weaver commented on 'Black Dirt by Nell Leyshon'
Yes, I've got the hardback. The cover is wonderful, and a great compliment to the writing.
View Articledovegreyreader commented on 'Black Dirt by Nell Leyshon'
I think the weaving in of legend whilst keeping the book so of the moment was brilliant Dee.I know this is a book I will read again because the way Nell Leyshon packs so much into so few pages means...
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