Carys Davies has just won the Ondaatje Prize for her novel ‘Clear’ for writing that “best evokes the spirit of a place”.
I am a huge fan of Carys Davies’ fiction.
Here are three links to my reviews of her work.
‘Clear’ – A novel of Scotland
‘The Mission House’ – Traveling to India
‘West’ – Hunting for dinosaur bones out west in the United States
Happy Reading!
Tony's Book World 
Posted by Janakay | YouMightAsWellRead on May 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Thanks for bringing this writer to my attention! I vaguely recalled her name, but I’ve never seriously looked at her novels, which sound quite enticing (quickly clicked on your previous reviews). More books to check out — isn’t it wonderful? Can’t have too many. . . .
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Posted by Anokatony on May 17, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Hi Janakay,
Besides being fun and interesting to read, the novels of Carys Davies are not doorstops. Any of the three would be a good place to start with her work.
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Posted by Max Cairnduff on May 17, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Nice round-up post. I loved West, which you introduced me to. Didn’t know about The mission House which I’d totally missed. Clear was on my radar. So, Mission House and Clear both heading for the TBR pile!
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Posted by Anokatony on May 17, 2025 at 10:00 PM
It’s good to hear from you, Max.
Besides Carys Davies, my favorite recent writer is Daniel Kehlmann, a German writer. His novel ‘Tyll’ was spectacular, and I am now just beginning ‘The Director’ with high expectations.
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Posted by Lisa Hill on May 18, 2025 at 8:30 AM
I’ve read and liked them all.
Hoping for another one soon!
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Posted by Anokatony on May 18, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Hi Lisa,
Very good.
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Posted by Cathy746books on May 19, 2025 at 4:36 PM
I really loved Clear and am saving West for Novellas in November!
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Posted by Anokatony on May 19, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Hi Cathy,
So you do get away from Ireland occasionally. :)
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