Comments on: Rupture – Simon Lelic (2010)

By: anothercookiecrumbles

anothercookiecrumbles — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 05:48:43 +0000

I read this book in March myself, and was hooked. It does kind-of read like a criminal thriller, but, it’s so much more than that. Think Lelic captures some of the key points incredibly well, and like you, I’ll be keeping an eye out for his next book.

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[...] word, but The Illusionist is one of the most compelling, won’t-let-you-go novels (alongside Rupture by Simon Lelic) that I’ve read in some time. I’ll definitely be looking out for more of [...]

By: Kirsty

Kirsty — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 21:17:42 +0000

That’s a good question Simon. I’m not sure what the dates are for Booker ellligability, but I know what you mean about it being a Booker outsider. To be honest, I’ve slightly given up trying to guess what the judges are looking for any given year, but I do think that Rupture is worthy of a look-in if nothing else.

By: Simon (Savidge Reads)

Simon (Savidge Reads) — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 15:47:28 +0000

I have to say that I am really keen to read this and do indeed have it on the TBR pile. I am wondering if he is elligible for the Booker as it seems to be one of those books that sort of has that rank outsider vibe about it? What do you reckon Kirsty?

By: anothercookiecrumbles

anothercookiecrumbles — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 11:04:31 +0000

Read this earlier in the month, and the plot was thoroughly gripping, despite it not being a whodunnit. Happy you enjoyed it:)

By: Kirsty

Kirsty — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 07:30:54 +0000

Claire, I’ll be honest, I really didn’t like We Need to Talk About Kevin. Actually, I didn’t even finish it. Rupture is a world apart, I really think it’s a stunning novel.

By: Claire (the Captive Reader)

Claire (the Captive Reader) — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 00:32:49 +0000

I’ll definitely put this on the TBR list. It’s certainly an interesting theme and while I honestly wasn’t thrilled by We Need to Talk About Kevin, I’m intrigued at how a story where the shooter is a teacher may differ from a story where it was a student. I am also encouraged that both you and Jackie noted that you sympathized with the murderer – definitely the mark of a good writer at work.

By: Jackie (Farm Lane Books)

Jackie (Farm Lane Books) — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:06:49 +0000

I’m really pleased that you enjoyed this book – I couldn’t put it down either. It is my favourite read of 2010 so far. I loved the original writing style and the way I was made to have sympathy with a murderer. I hope he writes some more books.