Gifted, indeed
I recently received from Picador a copy of Graham Swift's Making an Elephant, a collection of semi-biographical essays. I am eager to review the book, as I consider Waterland, Swift's award-winning (1983) novel, to be one of - if not the - finest pieces of fiction to be published in the English language since the end of the Second World War. And yes, I stand by that statement.
Based on your effusive praise, I must--without delay--find a copy of the Graham Swift novel that you cite. Thanks for the implicit suggestion for good reading.
ReplyDeleteDear Mr. Davis: It's my pleasure. You'll have to let me know what you think of the novel. --Jesse
ReplyDeleteI just ordered the Swift novel, too!
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