Preparation for the Next Life
 First edition | |
| Author | Atticus Lish |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Tyrant Books |
Publication date | 2014 |
| Publication place | United States |
| ISBN | 978-0-991-36082-6 |
Preparation for the Next Life is a 2014 work of fiction by American author Atticus Lish.[1] It won the 2015 PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction,[2] and the 2016 Grand Prix de Littérature Américaine.[3]
Reception
[edit]According to Book Marks, the book received a "rave" consensus, based on twelve critic reviews: nine "rave", one "positive", and one "mixed".[4][5] The Bookseller reported on reviews from several publications with a rating scale for the novel out of "Top form", "Flawed but worth a read", and "Disappointing": Guardian review under "Top form" and Sunday Times review under "Flawed but worth a read".[6]
References
[edit]- ^ Garner, Dwight (November 12, 2014). "The New American Love Story, Lived in the Shadows". The New York Times. Retrieved November 27, 2015.
- ^ Charles, Ron (April 7, 2015). "Atticus Lish wins PEN/Faulkner Award". Washington Post. Retrieved April 7, 2015.
- ^ Bruno Corty (November 8, 2017). "Atticus Lish, Grand prix de littérature américaine 2016". Le Figaro (in French). Retrieved November 14, 2017.
- ^ "Preparation for the Next Life". Book Marks. Retrieved February 17, 2024.
- ^ "Preparation for the Next Life". Bibliosurf (in French). October 4, 2023. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
- ^ "Top 10: most reviewed: last week". The Bookseller. April 17, 2015. p. 19. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
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