I interviewed Laila Lalami about her longlisted Man Booker novel, The Moor's Account, which I reviewed some weeks ago. I began by asking about her literary techniques. The narrative of The Moor’s Account mimics real life, in that there isn’t a climactic ending. The events in the last section don’t seem to be presented by … Continue reading Interview with Laila Lalami, author of The Moor’s Account
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Last week, I had the pleasure of reading a book before it was announced as a Man Booker longlistee: that doesn't often happen! I do not have a high opinion of past winners of the Booker. Those that I've tried have been severely disappointing, dreary or plain irritating. I obviously don't read what the judges think I … Continue reading Now posting on Vulpes Libris: Laila Lalami’s The Moor’s Account
Kate Macdonald 