Bernice Rubens

Bernice Rubens was a Welsh novelist, the first woman to win the Booker Prize in 1970 for her novel 'The Elected Member'. She was known for her darkly comic and often poignant storytelling.

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  1. 1. The Elected Member

    Cover of 'The Elected Member' by Bernice Rubens

    The Elected Member is a poignant and darkly humorous novel that delves into the life of a brilliant but troubled man who begins to see silverfish everywhere. His elderly father, a respected Rabbi, struggles to understand and help his son while grappling with his own guilt and the disintegration of their family. The book explores themes of mental illness, addiction, familial relationships, and the complexities of the human psyche.

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