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Literary Fiction· United Kingdom

Nice Work

by David Lodge
Aggregate Editorial Score10/100
ALA Notable Books
Published 1988English
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About This Book

Published in 1988, Nice Work established David Lodge as one of the defining voices in literary fiction. A feminist academic named Robyn Penrose is assigned to shadow a factory managing director, Vic Wilcox, in Lodge's Booker Prize shortlisted industrial comedy. A witty, generous novel about the gap between theory and practice. Themes of academia, industry, feminism run through the work. The book has received recognition from ALA Notable Books 1988.

Book Details

AuthorDavid Lodge
Published1988
Country of Origin🇬🇧 United Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9780140120622
Editorial Score10/100
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📖 Literary Fiction

Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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Country of Origin

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

This book is part of United Kingdom's rich literary tradition.

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Awards & Recognition

ALA Notable Books
notable · national
198810
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David Lodge
United Kingdom
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nice Work about?

A feminist academic named Robyn Penrose is assigned to shadow a factory managing director, Vic Wilcox, in Lodge's Booker Prize shortlisted industrial comedy. A witty, generous novel about the gap between theory and practice.

Who wrote Nice Work?

Nice Work was written by David Lodge, from United Kingdom. First published in 1988.

What awards has Nice Work won?

Nice Work has received the following awards and honours: ALA Notable Books 1988.

Is Nice Work worth reading?

Nice Work is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 10/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in academia, industry, feminism.

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What category is Nice Work?

Nice Work is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

What country is Nice Work from?

Nice Work originates from United Kingdom's literary tradition. Explore more books from United Kingdom on our country page.

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