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Why J.G. Farrell's 'Troubles' Deserved To Win The Lost Booker Prize

First Posted: 05/21/10 11:21 AM ET Updated: 05/25/11 05:35 PM ET

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The Guardian:

The best book won. JG Farrell's Troubles took more than twice as many votes as any other book on the shortlist for the Lost Booker prize -- and quite right, too.

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