Katielee Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 Has anyone read, or is any one reading Lionel Shriver's new novel "The Post Birthday World"? She is the Orange prize winner and author of the international best seller - "We Need To Talk About Kevin" I work for a marketing company handling the PR for her new novel. I would basically like to know what your opinions are in regards to the book. So... please do let me know what you think. Many Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kell Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 I'm afraid not. I read ... Kevin and hated it, so it put me right off reading anything else by her. I know there are quite a few folks here who really enjoyed it though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyanddandy Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 I'm afraid not. I read ... Kevin and hated it, so it put me right off reading anything else by her. I know there are quite a few folks here who really enjoyed it though. Yes I am a fan!! - I have read 'Kevin' and also 'Double Fault' - I knew the new book had been released as it was in last Satuday's Times or Guardian. I wont buy the hardback I'm afraid but will look in the library for it. So can't help with review yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katielee Posted May 24, 2007 Author Share Posted May 24, 2007 Hi there, thank you for all your comments, they are much appreciated Kind Regards, Katie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugar Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 I've not read it yet - but only because I hadn't heard anything about it! You clearly need more marketing, Katie! I'll be checking it out for next month's buys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilywhite Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 it's one i'm definately looking out for in the future. I loved Kevin but wasn;t so interested in double fault. so i suppose this would be a make or break book for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madcow Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 Loved Kevin so would probably give her new book a go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 I read 'We need to talk about Kevin' and I did not think much of it. I did, however, read a interview with Lionel Shriver, who in all honestly, really worried me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maureen Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 I I did, however, read a interview with Lionel Shriver, who in all honestly, really worried me. Have never read any Lionel Shrivel......but why did an interview worry you Gyre? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 Have never read any Lionel Shrivel......but why did an interview worry you Gyre? Well apparently she does not like children, which is not a crime, but what worried me was how detached she seemed from everything, hope that makes sense x:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kylie Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 We have a book club show on TV once a month and they review two books (a recent release and a classic). Last night they did Post Birthday World and it got hammered by all the guests. It's completely turned me off reading anything by Shriver. Probably just as well - I have quite enough to be going on with without adding more books to the list! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicx27 Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 I couldn't get along with Kevin at all, and yet I loved The Post-Birthday World, and I thought it was a great idea. Love the 'Sliding Doors' concept. Shame about Ramsay's mockney accent though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verre Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 A fan I am not, but I did enjoy 'We Need to Talk About Kevin'. It seemed very well-written, and remained an engaging piece of literature. Compare it to something like Iain McEwan's 'The Wasp Factory', and you can see how the language is better. And, if you finished the book, the end is fantastically climactic, at the absolute apex of the novel. But, I have not read any other of her books. Has she written anything else worth reading after this, or has her sparkler gone out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyanddandy Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 But, I have not read any other of her books. Has she written anything else worth reading after this, or has her sparkler gone out? I read 'Double Fault' earlier this year - it is about a relationship between 2 aspiring tennis pro's which turns very bleak and sour. It is well written detailed examination of life - no where near as good as Kevin. She does have another book out called 'The Post - Birthday World about 9/11 I think but I haven't read it yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Butter Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 Sorry, but I haven't read anything by her either. I was aware of Kevin, and it was a book I was umming and ahhing about. Then I read an interview (might have been the same one Gyre saw!) and thought she seemed a bit "up herself", so I'm afraid Ms Shriver's dropped out of the picture for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supergran71 Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 I read 'We need to talk about Kevin' and I did not think much of it. I did, however, read a interview with Lionel Shriver, who in all honestly, really worried me. I read Kevin Gyre and I concluded there was something wrong with Shriver. I am not surprised to hear that she doesnt like children either. I wouldnt read any more of her books Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angerball Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Compare it to something like Iain McEwan's 'The Wasp Factory', and you can see how the language is better. And, if you finished the book, the end is fantastically climactic, at the absolute apex of the novel. Iain Banks is the author. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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