MANBOOKER 2012: The Lighthouse
Our third short novel on an English abroad
Smells of ‘Hangover Square’ & Pinter,
Is reminiscent of scenes in Philip Hensher
(The inappropriate neighbour; the adored
Absent), & has the precise & controlled
Minimal prose of a skilful crafter
Of words, but is a chronic sufferer
Of excess politeness; I wanted more.
I love the short novel, I really do,
But like the short story it works best,
I feel, when tinged with madness, strewn
With unholy ambition, undressed,
Pants round ankles shrieking: ‘It’s fine:
Don’t like me then, I won’t take much time.’
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