John Preston (2) (1953–)
Autor/a de The Dig
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Sobre l'autor
John Preston is a former arts editor of the Sunday Telegraph and Evening Standard. He is the author of four highly acclaimed novels, including The Dig (Other Press, 2016). Ghosting, Ink, and Kings of the Roundhouse, and a travel book. Touching the Moon. He lives in London.
Obres de John Preston
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Estadístiques
- Obres
- 9
- Membres
- 852
- Popularitat
- #30,032
- Valoració
- 3.8
- Ressenyes
- 46
- ISBN
- 215
- Llengües
- 8
This is a well-written, quiet story focusing on digging up the mounds first by a local archaeologist who discovers something important. Then a museum makes a deal with Mrs. Pretty to take over with their more experienced and professional archaeologists. This causes resentments and conflicts but Mrs. Pretty is a tough but fair woman who handles them. The story was interesting with some interesting characters and I enjoyed it.… (més)