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Author's Shocking Comment: Christos Tsiolkas, Author of 'The Slap', Slams European Writers

First Posted: 08/16/10 04:34 PM ET Updated: 05/25/11 06:20 PM ET

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The 44 year-old Australian, author of the most divisive book chosen for Britain's most highly regarded literary award in recent memory, also criticised European authors for producing stories that were "dry and academic."

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Chaucerian1400
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08:46 AM on 08/17/2010
After having read The Slap, I would say, personally, that he has no right to throw stones.
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