Shortlist Reaction - Women's Prize for Fiction 

Always enjoy these reaction videos of yours!

I’m just along for the ride. I own two books on the longlist/shortlist, but probably won’t get them read before the winner is announced. Lovely to hear Nell in the background. 😊

Super surprised to see Dolly! I predicted 4/6 though so I’m happy with that, just need to actually read some as this list has left me with only one read out of six. Oops. 😂

I would definitely have loved Nightbloom but I had feeling that it might not be on the list. I think Brotherless Night might be the best chance closely followed by Enter Ghost and Soldier Sailor.

The only one I've read is Brotherless Night and I loved it, very nuanced. My husband is Tamil so we had some great conversations while reading it. Not sure I'm intrigued by the rest, still planning to read Ordinary Human Failings soon.

Three that I hoped for or expected, one that I am itching to read (Brotherless), one I am hesitant about (River East) and a surprise in the shape of Dolly Maunder.

Gahh!! I'm still working my way through your longlist review video! Wonderful reaction video. I have a project in the works for Enter Ghost, so excited to see it on the shortlist!!!

I chose pretty well in terms of the books from the list I chose to read -3 of the 6.

Great point about Sri Lankan lit and I've not read Restless Dolly Maunder but I've heard a few people say what you did so it does seem a universal sentiment.

Pleased Brotherless Night and Soldier Sailor made it. I just started The Wren The Wren today. I will read Nightbloom whatever and also And Then she Fell too. It’s fun to see you react. ❤

I have three of these in my upnext TBR. I have enjoyed the books that I have read. This is my first time reading a list of books for a prize. I haven’t been gasping over any of the ones I read. I did like Ordinary Failings, And Then She Fell, Nightbloom, and Dolly quite a lot!! I’ll have to consider whether to read Sailor Soldier now. I am so hesitant to read something that takes me back to my own time with the firstborn. I am bogged down with Mater 2-10 and The House on Via Gemito from the International Booker Longlist. Just started A Dictator Calls. I had better get to reading!!

Was really hoping for Hangman to be the last one, just for your reaction. This shortlist is really strong, the only one I'm personally upset about it In Defence of the Act. I'd swap it with Dolly Maunder because that book was dullllll.

Enter Ghost. Enter. Ghost. It was my second choice to win. I’d be happy with Brotherless Night. But honestly I think it will be Kilroy or Enright. I think I should make my peace with Soldier Sailor. Actually, I wish I had my copy to reread but I put it in the Little Free Library.

I would have chosen In Defence of the Act over Dolly 😢

I don't know why I feel underwhlemed...I am sure it's because I haven't read Brotherless Night or Enter Ghost yet.

Hi sir I would suggest you to read "Mates" by Sobers Rodrigues. It's so amazing.

I'm a teensy-weensy bit disappointed in 2 of these... mostly 1 I didn't enjoy. I'm with you between Hammad and Kilroy for a winner!

I'm really surprised 8 Lives of a Century Old Trickster didn't make since I know Monica Ali really went to bat for it