Winner of the 2011 Booker Prize (I didn't discover this until after I had read it) and given to me for xmas, along with the rest of the shortlist, by my lovely sister. It's an interesting story populated by a group of rather unlikeable characters.
I didn't see the twist in the tail coming and it worked as an ending for me but I'm not sure I understand what the £500 was about. I think it captures very well how people misunderstand each other and particularly how youth can be so utterly selfish.
My engagement with the story flagged a bit in the middle I pressed on and found myself enjoying it again towards the end.
I recommend it as choice for reading groups. Its well written, quite short and full of interesting themes for discussion.
Beautifully-written novel about relationships and what we do and don't know about others. This book is memorable as well as enjoyable.
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