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Reviewed: Instructions for a Funeral by David Means

David Means' novel Hystopia was shortlisted for the Man Booker prize and his new collection of spare, ruminative stories are utterly authentic in their depiction of the sometimes desperate lives of his characters.
Books • 30 Apr 19

Watch: Man Booker winner Milkman reviewed on Arena

Before she (very deservedly) won this year's Man Booker prize, Daragh Downes reviewed Milkman by Anna Burns for RTÉ's Arena - revisit his illuminating take on Burns' novel.
Culture • 17 Oct 18

Listen: The first graphic novelist longlisted for the Man Booker

The longlist for this year's Man Booker Prize has just been announced - and for the first time even it includes a graphic novel.
Books • 03 Aug 18

Sebastian Barry shortlisted for 2017 Walter Scott prize

Novelist Sebastian Barry has been shortlisted for the 2017 Walter Scott prize for historical fiction, the winner of which will be announced on June 17.
Books • 31 Mar 17

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