The Forgotten Waltz
2012 novel by Anne Enright
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The Forgotten Waltz is an adult romance novel by Anne Enright. Published on April 28 2011, the book was awarded the Andrew Carnegie Medal for Fiction that year.[1]
First edition (UK) | |
| Author | Anne Enright |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Literary fiction |
| Published | April 28, 2011 |
| Publisher | Jonathan Cape (UK) W. W. Norton & Company (US) McClelland & Stewart (CAN) |
| ISBN | 9780393342581 |
Reception
The Forgotten Waltz received positive reviews, including starred reviews from Booklist,[2] Publishers Weekly,[3] and Kirkus Reviews.[4] Publishers Weekly called the novel "masterful and deeply satisfying."[3] Kirkus highlighted Enright's writing style, saying, "In rueful, witty, unpredictable and compassionate prose, Enright gives expression to subtle, affecting shades of human interaction."[4]
The book also received the following accolades:
- Orange Prize for Fiction Shortlist Nominee (2012)
- Andrew Carnegie Medal for Fiction (2012)[1][5]
- Booklist's Top of the List for Adult Fiction (2011)[6][7]
- Booklist Editors' Choice: Adult Books (2011)[8]