What is the test of a good contemporary novel?

by Adrian Sroka
24th September 2013

F. Kermode and L. C. Knights were both Cambridge men.

Professor Kermode said the test of a good novel: is it re-readable?

Professor Knights said the test of a good novel is: if I walk more in the world.

I like both those answers. I’m sure the reader can think of more.

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Surely it can only be the reader?

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