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I Mario Vargas Llosa A rare Visit from one of the l atin world's prime talents. l le's so good that we described his [he [least of the Goat as 'thrilling and instructive'. 74 Aug. (5.30pm. 1‘8 (Hi).
I Ariel Dorfman lhe South American legend flies over for a trio of very different shows. See Kids section for prevrew of 18 Aug event With his son. Joaquin. 16 Aug, 8pm, 5‘8 (5‘6); 7/ Aug. 5.30pm, free t/ckets; I8 Aug, 1.30pm, 513.50.
I 080 Pierre 8: Keith Ridgway Two contemporary scribes with a lot on their minds get together. Ridgway‘s I he Parts was very well received while Pierre has gained a cult following for Vernon God I Ift/e. See prevrew for DBC Pierre. 16 Aug, 8.30pm, {‘8 (£36).
I Laura Hind, Val McDermid & Denise Mina Three of Scotland's for) female writers on one hot ticket? How can you resist? See Laura Hird 9 Q&A. I6 Aug, 8.30;)Ill. £78 (f.‘6).
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Booker boy shows up with . . some Songs to the Kings. See “ Film aesthete DR DEREK NORMAN welcomes three of his absolute heroes prev'ewi 20 Aug, 70m E8 (E6)- I Thomas Keneally Yet another claimant of the Booker Prize makes his way here,
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