The annual award is given for the best science fiction novel first published in the United Kingdom during the previous year. The award was established with a generous grant given by Sir Arthur C. Clarke and the first prize was awarded in 1987 to Margaret Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale .
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Title: The museum of modern love
Author: Heather Rose
Yan’s pick
I picked up this book initially, it was because the author won the Stella Prize for 2017. Then I couldn’t put the book down after the first ten pages.
It is so beautifully written, in literary terms as well in depth. The book was inspired by Marina Abramovic, the performance artist who made many controversial performances in her life, for example, in 1974 Rhythm 0 she allowed people to use any of 72 projects (including a gun) provided by her to torture her and cut her. She was almost killed by an audience member who was prepared to shoot her. Continue reading
The Miles Franklin Literary Award was established in 1957 through the will of writer Stella Miles Franklin and the prize is for the novel of the year that ‘is of the highest literary merit and which must present Australian Life in any of its phases…’
By Fiona Higgins
We loved it! Our group really enjoyed this book. There were lots of characters that we could relate too,and sympathise with. In particular, we loved Made’s story and the beautiful letter she wrote to her friend. We loved the way each chapter was written from a different mother’s perspective, giving each mother in the story a voice. We also enjoyed the way different pieces of the story were revealed with each character.
A great holiday read, which most of our readers found they had finished within a few days of starting. Great storyline! Great characters! Highly recommended!
Rating – 8 1/2
Read By – Cultcha Club
