![]() ![]() The writing is good and the characters totally believable. ![]() (an) original, memorable debut novel.įreeman's first novel is shocking but a cracker. Fans of Sarah Waters and Emma Donoghue, take note.Īn accomplished first novel that reminded me somewhat of Peter Carey's Jack Maggs. (Anna's) enthusiasm for the subject matter and her skill at creating powerful narrative voices are in strong evidence in this gritty, vividly evoked historical novel. It'll be first in line for Freeman's next offering.įor lovers of the evocative historical romps of Sarah Waters and Michel Faber this is a visceral and funny debut. ![]() This storming debut is fiction at its most absorbing. Read more to gain hope and some form of happiness.Īnna Freeman's familiarity with this rough and raunchy period of history and her wonderfully imagined cast of characters, often down but never out, makes this a brilliant debut novel. ![]() It is a lively, rambunctious read which captures Bristol street life brilliantly and niftily sets the scene for a memorable collection of characters who are prepared to gamble everything. The Fair Fight is a hugely exciting and entertaining novel, written with warmth, charm, authority and, above all, terrific flair. ![]()
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