The Elected Member
The Elected Member is a novel by Welsh writer Bernice Rubens. It won Booker Prize for Fiction in 1970, making Rubens the first woman to win the prize.
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| Author | Bernice Rubens |
|---|---|
| Country | Wales |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Eyre & Spottiswoode |
Publication date | 1969 |
| Media type | Print (Hardback & Paperback) |
Plot
The novel's main character is Norman Zweck, who is addicted to amphetamines and is convinced that he sees silverfish wherever he goes.
Awards
The Elected Member won the 1970 Booker Prize for Fiction. This made Bernice Rubens the first woman to win the prize.[1]
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