Nina Fitzpatrick
Auteur van Fables of the Irish Intelligentsia
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(eng) Nina Fitzpatrick was actually two people, Nina Witoszek, writer and academic, originally from Poland, and the Irish writer Pat Sheeran who died in 2001. Their first book, Tales of the Irish Intelligentsia won the prestigious Irish Times / Air Lingus Fiction Award but was later withdrawn because of the mystery surrounding the authorship. Both authors also wrote both collaboratively and separately under their own names.
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- Witoszek, Nina (co-creator)
Sheeran, Pat (co-creator) - Ontwarringsbericht
- Nina Fitzpatrick was actually two people, Nina Witoszek, writer and academic, originally from Poland, and the Irish writer Pat Sheeran who died in 2001. Their first book, Tales of the Irish Intelligentsia won the prestigious Irish Times / Air Lingus Fiction Award but was later withdrawn because of the mystery surrounding the authorship. Both authors also wrote both collaboratively and separately under their own names.
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Unfortunately, only the first story of Nina Fitzpatrick's story collection Fables of the Irish intelligentsia is brilliant and humourous.
Humour is based on a subtle balance or recognition and expectation, and sufficient banter in the margin. While Fables of the Irish intelligentsia is a short story collection, characters from the first stories re-appear in later stories, creating a sense of unity. This is badly needed in a collection which sweeps broad and wildly through ideas and world views which no one would associate with Ireland. The result are hilarious stories, with very few points of recognition, while the readers falls from one unexpected situation to the next. Incoherent, and ultimately, of little true interest. Very disappointing.… (meer)
Humour is based on a subtle balance or recognition and expectation, and sufficient banter in the margin. While Fables of the Irish intelligentsia is a short story collection, characters from the first stories re-appear in later stories, creating a sense of unity. This is badly needed in a collection which sweeps broad and wildly through ideas and world views which no one would associate with Ireland. The result are hilarious stories, with very few points of recognition, while the readers falls from one unexpected situation to the next. Incoherent, and ultimately, of little true interest. Very disappointing.… (meer)
Magical novel by Nina Fitzpatrick, who is the co-author of "Fables of the Irish Intelligentsia". Reminds me of Rebecca -- quick-witted, ache-ingly real, but tending to the exaggerated, with a lush sense of place.
Wickedly funny short stories, mocking academia and relationships.
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Cleverly written in alternating chapters through each persons "Daimon". I found the mysticism of each (persons) Daimon very interesting and intriguing. I also enjoyed the Irish setting. Overall I found Daimons a satisfying story of family, friendship and love. I feel others will enjoy it as well.… (meer)