Reviews round-up
A History of the Novel in Britain
by Philip Hensher
2 of 2 critics positive
4 reviews: 1 rave, 1 positive; 2 not stating a verdict in public
What the critics said
Rave
Read the review ↗“a masterpiece of criticism”
A History of the Novel in Britain by Philip Hensher review – a masterpiece of criticism
Positive
Read the review ↗“punchy, witty and impressive”
An opinionated history of the novel (and, yes, Bleak House is the greatest)
Verdict not stated
Read the review ↗“how does it fare as history?”
‘A History of the Novel in Britain’ by Philip Hensher review
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