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Lionel shriver s most popular book is we need to talk about kevin. Jan 26, 2012 an interview with lionel shriver, whose novel has been turned into a film that goes into wide release this week. Shep knacker has long saved for the afterlife, an idyllic retreat in the third world where his nest egg can last forever. A book about terminal illness and battling the healthcare system may not sound much fun but lionel shriver adds her marvellous touch to every page making it a compelling and moving read.
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A long simmering exasperation, that s what inspired lionel shriver to write a devastatingly visceral account of the american health system in her new novel. So much for that, lionel shriver s improbably feelgood black comedy, is the rare book that can make suicide, nearbankruptcy and terminal cancer so engaging you cant wait to turn the page. Jun 21, 2016 lionel shriver lionel shriver s novels include the new republic, so much for that, the postbirthday world, and the international bestseller we need to talk about kevin. The new novel so much for that, however, gives uninterrupted play to laughing scorn. A family 20292047 is captivating, and at the same time a humorous and chilling work of speculative fiction. Lionel shriver s novels include the national book award finalist so much for that, the new york times bestseller the postbirthday world, and the international bestseller we need to talk about kevin. Shriver s book so much for that was released on march 2, 2010.
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