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 NSW Premier Nathan Rees has announced the winner of the 2009 People's Choice Award, established to mark the 30th anniversary of the NSW Premier's Literary Awards.
The winner is Steve Toltz for A Fraction of the Whole, his first book.
Residents of New South Wales cast their vote for the 2009 People's Choice Award from among the works shortlisted for the Christina Stead Prize for fiction. Voting ran from Tuesday 24 March to midnight Monday 11 May.
Here’s why you voted for A Fraction of the Whole:
“Found this book to be quirky, witty and imaginative. Loved the characters.”
“Very well written, with great imagination and humour.”
“A wonderfully imaginative courageous book combining philisophical ideas with crazy yet engaging and believable characters.”
“Great, great book! Such a wonderful and fascinating story.”
“A great book, unique, highly entertaining and without doubt and book one cannot put down, humourous and iconically Australian.”
“Bursting with wit, wisdom and philosophy. Brilliant characters in a truly fantastic tale.”
“This book is saturated with brilliant insights and humour. A slow, deeply satisfying read. Marvellous.”
"A wonderfully original satire on all things deemed sacred that has given me the most laughs I have had in a long time. Loved by all in my U3A Northern Rivers book group.”
"The most exhilarating "journey" I’ve been on in years. Totally out of the box. Brilliant storytelling, mixed with great Aussie humour. Bravo!"
“I think this is one of the most intriguing and well-written books I have read in a long time. I didn't want it to finish, and I am so looking forward to reading more from Steve Toltz.”
“Because I couldn't put this book and feel he should have won the Man Booker prize!”
“A book with a difference. A true Australian story that is a joy to read.”
“For me, this is THE Australian book of last year - truly imaginative, moving and witty, with audacious use of language and image.” |
People's Choice Award