In Retrospect: Rayyan Al-Shawaf on Andrea Levy’s “Small Island”
by Jane Ciabattari | Jan-27-2009

The National Book Critics Circle “In Retrospect” series, in which contemporary critics and writers reevaluate NBCC award winners from the past, continues today with NBCC member Rayyan Al-Shawaf’s critical essay on Andrea Levy’ s “Small Island,” an NBCC fiction award finalist in 2005 and winner of the Orange Prize. More here.
Plus: Mike Phillips review in The Guardian
“Small Island” reviewed in Salon
Helen Benedict’s thoughts on Critical Mass
About the Critical Mass Blog
Commentary on literary criticism, publishing, writing, and all things NBCC related. It's written by independent members of the NBCC Board of Directors (see list of bloggers below).
Subscribe
Follow @bookcritics