RNZ's Nine to Noon: Seascraper by Benjamin Wood / by Time Out Bookstore

Jenna called into the RNZ studio to talk about Booker longlisted, Seascraper, by Benjamin Wood.

Set in a seaside town, in 1960’s England, a teenage shrimp scraper dreams of a life outside of his grueling work. When a film director comes to town, his world suddenly opens up.

This is a tightly written narrative. Immersive, insular, timeless modern classic that explores asperation vs. duty.  A hot contender for the Booker shortlist!