Tag Archives: Women's Prize for Fiction Shortlist 2023

Priscilla Morris || Black Butterflies

Posted on June 4, 2023 by booksandliliane

At first I was pleasantly surprised by the almost poetic language in Black Butterflies, next I found myself losing interest when war and siege toke over and with it the poetic language was replaced by matter of fact, almost clumsy … Continue reading →

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Jacqueline Crooks || Fire Rush

Posted on May 28, 2023 by booksandliliane

A novel about finding one’s way amidst dub reggae, dominant males and the presence of strong female forebears. Continue reading →

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Barbara Kingsolver || Demon Copperhead

Posted on May 21, 2023 by booksandliliane

Beautiful, heartbreaking novel about the harsh life in the Appalachian Mountains, Virginia. Some people get dealt all the wrong cards. Continue reading →

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Louise Kennedy || Trespasses

Posted on May 7, 2023 by booksandliliane

Beautiful novel set in The Troubles: Kennedy shows us the hardships of living in these troubled times, the sacrifices made on a personal level. Continue reading →

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