Noir and nostalgia inform Chris Womersley's tale of forgery, grief, and the seamy side of urban life
- Written by Suzie Gibson, Senior Lecturer in English Literature, Charles Sturt University
Before prospective readers can get to the opening chapter of Chris Womersley’s new novel The Diplomat[1], they will find themselves assailed with several pages listing past awards received by the author and supplying a range of accolades cut and pasted from reviews of his earlier works.
Such testimonials prime the audience to embrace this latest fiction as one in a long line of remarkable achievements; they also confirm that the book and author has the backing of a powerful publishing machine.
Review: The Diplomat – Chris Womersley (Picador)