Six books that explore the various joys and challenges of womanhood.
- Associate Dean International, Faculty of Arts, Design & Humanities, De Montfort University
Favouring restraint over spectacle, these stories offer intimate portraits of people shaped by history, disappointment, tragedy, grief and the long shadows of secrecy.
Something about the house is not quite right – it’s hiding deep and dark secrets.
There are stories about family, sex, history, death and fundamentalism.
The novel explores how people retain dignity, compassion and philosophical depth in the face of adversity.
These are the ten books that made the most lasting impression on our expert reviewers
From a longlist of 13, six novels have been shortlisted for the 2024 Booker prize. Our academics review the finalists.
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