Funniest book about death that I’ve ever read. Needless to say, a lot of dark humor runs throughout this novel. A quirky, memorable cast of motley characters. #Books #BookSky

Well, the Booker Panel is more forgiving than I. Not mad about it, most of it is very good. #BookSky

Trigger warnings, though - there’s a multitude of violence of many stripes throughout. Not for the squeamish.
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That’s a great question. Szalay is a great writer full stop, but it does seem to me that he excels when he has a wider canvas to work with. After reading ‘Flesh’ I did find myself wishing that he had tightened it up a bit. I still think about it. Should make the Short List easily. #BookSky