

REACTION TO THE WOMEN’S PRIZE FOR FICTION SHORTLIST
Here is a snapshot of the reaction to this year’s shortlist from the publishing industry and media:
Jonathan Ruppin, web editor for Foyles:
“I think the judges have come up with a staggeringly strong shortlist… “
Justine Jordan, Deputy Literary Editor, The Guardian:
“Six marvellous books”
John de Falbe, bookseller at John Sandoe:
“This is a good solid list by serious writers.”
Gaby Wood, Books Editor, Daily Telegraph:
“….the strong Women’s Prize shortlist has given us cause to celebrate all of our best writers, whoever ends up winning.”
Alex Clark, Guardian Review:
“A shortlist of extraordinary strength and depth…… that demonstrates what can happen when brilliant books and strong-minded judges come together.”
Hephzibah Anderson, Bloomberg:
“This year’s shortlist…embraces themes as varied as global warming, multiculturalism and destiny.”
Jon Howells, Waterstones:
“This is the strongest shortlist of any major book award in recent years.”