Impac shortlist led by Joseph O'Neill and Marilynne Robinson
'Sloppy' novels by celebrated writers discarded in favour of work by less established names
The Irish writer Joseph O'Neill and the American Marilynne Robinson head an eight-strong shortlist for the world's richest literary award, the €100,000 (£88,000) Impac prize.
From: Books: Books + News | guardian.co.uk
Monday, 12 April, 2010
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