The Elected Member
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| The Elected Member | |
| Author | Bernice Rubens |
|---|---|
| Country | Wales |
| Language | English |
| Genre(s) | Novel |
| Publication date | 1970 |
| Media type | Print (Hardback & Paperback) |
The Elected Member is a Booker Prize-winning novel by Welsh author Bernice Rubens.
[edit] Plot
The novel's main character is Norman Zweck, who is addicted to amphetamines and is convinced that he sees silverfish wherever he goes.
[edit] Awards
The Elected Member won the 1970 Man Booker Prize for fiction; this marked the first time it had been awarded to a woman (although only the second award overall).
| Preceded by Something to Answer For |
Man Booker Prize recipient 1970 |
Succeeded by In a Free State |
[edit] References
Review of The Elected Member from the Booker Blog 'The Guardian'
