A few posts ago, I burbled about how delighted I was (and not a little relieved...) that A N Wilson had liked "The Coward's Tale", and his review in Readers' Digest was going to be positive.
It is indeed positive. It is "a dream review" to quote Sam Leith (@questingvole on Twitter). (Sam played an important role in the genesis of The Coward's Tale in his role as Lit Ed of The Daily Telegraph (may their pages never dim), back in 2007, when he ran A Novel in a Year competition. Not that this took a year, you understand. More like 6, but that's by the by.)
The first line of A N Wilson's review, 'This first novel is a gem', is the start of a list of very generous comments. But you'll have to go find Readers' Digest to read the rest. I'm far too modest to post any more here. (HA!!)
It is also good for the soul, in case one gets too la di da about all this - to see that a reviewer on Waterstones online found the novel 'Not my cup of tea'. Balance in all things, don't you think? There. That feels better.
Whoo-hoo! And who needs balance? Certainly not necessary, let's keep it all weighted towards the thrilling, just the good stuff please! :)
ReplyDeleteAlright then - positive I shall be. Except when there is a negative... or summat!
ReplyDeleteWhat a huge day this is for you. I do hope you're being excited and patting yourself on the back and jumping up and down and NOT being too modest. My fingers are itching at the thought if getting my hands on a copy.
ReplyDeleteCongrats, V. I have started it and am enjoying it v much. N x
ReplyDeleteHee thanks Sue - they can stop itching on Thurs!
ReplyDeleteOh great - glad its being read in Ireland, where it got written!
ReplyDeleteVery exciting - congratulations, Vanessa - looking forward to reading it!
ReplyDeleteThanks Rachel!
ReplyDeleteMine arrived in the post today. TBR pile now tottering alarmingly.
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