2022 TOB Longlist

[Nadine in NY]

Jenny (Reading Envy) wrote: "I finished Hell of a Book last night and agree with it not being in the shortlist.

Do you ever just hate satire so much? Some of the book was clever, loved the opening scene; it w..."



Yes I generally dislike satire A LOT, but I loved this book. I listened to it the audiobook, and I think that helped a lot.

[Bretnie]

Ha, my two recent enjoyable reads, Hell of a Book and The Echo Wife, are getting wide ranges of reactions. Time to put on my tough TOB skin and be ok with loving books some people don't, and disliking books others love.

I mean, this happens year round, it's just more evident during TOB season. :)

[Kyle]

Recently finished Hell of a Book and The Promise, both of which I felt were stronger than most of the offerings in the tournament. The Promise had some of the strongest writing so far this year, I think.

[Lauren]

Kyle wrote: "Recently finished Hell of a Book and The Promise, both of which I felt were stronger than most of the offerings in the tournament. The Promise had some of the strongest writing so far this year, I ..."

I still hope we have an opportunity to discuss those soon! I have a copy of The Promise and would love an extra reason to move it up my TBR mountain while also chipping away at the shortlist.