Ian McEwan's On Chesil Beach was the bookie's favorite when the longlist for the Booker Prize was announced, but with the release of the shortlist that honor has moved to Mister Pip.On Chesil Beach is the Establishment Choice in this year's nominees. McEwan has been longlisted five times; he won 1998's prize for his novel Amsterdam. Only Peter Carey and JM Coetzee have won the Man Booker Prize twice.
The novel itself is the story of two virgins whose disappointing first night as husband and wife prompts much discussion about love, sex, and even social class. Critical response has been good from the book's publication.--David E
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