tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4938060587020568315.post3530521396467993143..comments2023-12-14T10:28:43.397+00:00Comments on Declan Burke: The Irish Book Awards: Yep, It’s Third Time Unlucky Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4938060587020568315.post-51903406638028340582012-11-23T19:13:17.061+00:002012-11-23T19:13:17.061+00:00Much obliged, folks, as always. And yes, Broken Ha...Much obliged, folks, as always. And yes, Broken Harbour is a terrific book. Upwards and onwards - after a verrrrrry long break ... Cheers, DecDeclan Burkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14322645323239292406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4938060587020568315.post-18489907291297500502012-11-23T18:16:57.790+00:002012-11-23T18:16:57.790+00:00I agree. I am sorry you didn't win, but at lea...I agree. I am sorry you didn't win, but at least it was to a good book. Who know maybe next time.lil Glucksternhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09288522126331817172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4938060587020568315.post-15177249703116219442012-11-23T15:31:36.050+00:002012-11-23T15:31:36.050+00:00Ditto.
I have always had the opinion the acknowle...Ditto.<br /><br />I have always had the opinion the acknowledged of the quality of a work is being nominated; picking may involve politics over which one has no control, or even knowledge. This implies no disrespect to Ms. French, who is an excellent writer and deserving winner. My point is more than one book can be a deserving winner in a given year; only one gets picked. Sincere congratulations to her.Dana Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01350344882342624735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4938060587020568315.post-29678232788763358762012-11-23T09:47:33.489+00:002012-11-23T09:47:33.489+00:00Sorry to hear you didn't win, but at least you...Sorry to hear you didn't win, but at least you can derive comfort knowing that you lost to someone you respect. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com