Sharon English
Sharon English is the author of two collections of short stories. "Zero Gravity" (Porcupine's Quill, 2006) was long-listed for the 2007 Giller Prize, short-listed for the 2007 ReLit Award, and included as a "Globe and Mail" notable book for 2006. English's first collection, "Uncomfortably Numb", was praised by the "Globe and Mail", "THIS Magazine" and "Books in Canada", among others, for being highly readable, ' with a deft use of language that ambushes the reader.' Sharon has also published...See more
Sharon English is the author of two collections of short stories. "Zero Gravity" (Porcupine's Quill, 2006) was long-listed for the 2007 Giller Prize, short-listed for the 2007 ReLit Award, and included as a "Globe and Mail" notable book for 2006. English's first collection, "Uncomfortably Numb", was praised by the "Globe and Mail", "THIS Magazine" and "Books in Canada", among others, for being highly readable, ' with a deft use of language that ambushes the reader.' Sharon has also published stories in numerous journals, including "Best Canadian Stories, 2004". See less
Sharon English's Featured Books
Sharon English book reviews
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Brave New World
Unique Dystopian Novel
by Amber, Nov 13, 2020
This was so different. Ive never read anything like it. The story was so unique. If you are looking for a really different dystopian book, this is for you. Read More
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Brave New World
Timeless Classic
by Volsung, Sep 7, 2014
Brave New World is a timeless classic - as true today as the day it was written. Should be on everyone's short list of must read books. Read More
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Brave New World
by PhLa, Mar 1, 2012
A classic. Futurist. Predates Orwell's 1984 by almost two decades. Social engineering is not Stalinian " Big Brother" nor workplace obsolescence but sensual conditioning: movies become the "feelies" ... Read More