Well it is fast approaching the time of year when the betting for the Nobel literature prize opens
Ive look at odd checker and here are the top ten runners-
- Haruki Murakami – Always near the top of the list Not sure it is his year myself review
- Ngugi Wa Thiong’o – For me, this may be the year, a review of one of his books
- Magaret Attwood – Only read one of her books I did like it so maybe
- Amos Oz – I loved his latest Judas when we read it for Man Booker my review of it
- Adunis – always near the top he is another one I feel may win I did have one poem by him
- Claudio Magris – A writer I love and pleased to see him here my review of blindly
- Don Dellio – probably one of the best American writer around I reviewed him a few years ago
- Ko Un another poet I did feature one poem a few years ago
- Javier Marias – he has written one epic trilogy and a number of good books have reviewed him before .
- Jon Fosse – could it be a home win I have reviewed him here
Then I have a few names outside to mention
Laszlo Krasznahorkai – brilliant writer
Antonio Lobo Antunes – another favourite of mine
Ismail Kadare – a solid writer like Pamuk!
Peter Handke – maybe to outspoken but has written some great books
Cesar Aira – A writer I’d like to read more of !!
Who do you think will win after Dylan last year ?
