16th November, 2011

‘The Last Hundred Days’ shortlisted for the Costa Book Award

Patrick McGuinness finds his debut novel on the Costa Book Awards shortlist. The Last Hundred Days is up against three other titles for the Costa Book Award First Novel.
Set during Ceausescu’s last hundred days in power, Patrick McGuinness’s accomplished debut novel explores a world of danger, repression and corruption. The Last Hundred Days was also long-listed for the Man Booker Prize 2011.
“stunning” The Times “an assured performance” The Literary Review
“…the sardonic crispness and evocative power of its language distinguishes it from the run of contemporary fiction.” Sean O’Brien, TLS
The other titles on the First Novel shortlist category include City of Bohane by Kevin Barry, Tiny Sunbirds Far Away by Christie Watson and Pao by Kerry Young.