The Shortlist for one of the most highly-anticipated international literary prizes is here and it is fascinatingly dominated by women. Joyously, the English translation of a Hindi book is also in the running. Find out which books are in the running for The 2022 International Booker Prize below:
Tomb of Sand by Geetanjali Shree
An urgent yet engaging protest against the destructive impact of borders, whether between religions, countries or genders. Translated by Daisy Rockwell.
Heaven by Mieko Kawakami
Told through the eyes of a 14-year-old boy subjected to relentless bullying, this is a haunting novel of the threat of violence that can stalk our teenage years. Translated by Samuel Bett and David Boyd.
Elena Knows by Claudia Piñeiro
A unique story that interweaves crime fiction with intimate tales of morality and the search for individual freedom. Translated by Frances Riddle.
A New Name: Septology VI-VII by Jon Fosse
Jon Fosse delivers both a transcendent exploration of the human condition and a radically ‘other’ reading experience - incantatory, hypnotic, and utterly unique. Translated by Damion Searls.
The Books of Jacob by Olga Tokarczuk
Olga Tokarczuk's portrayal of Enlightenment Europe on the cusp of precipitous change, searching for certainty and longing for transcendence. Translated by Jennifer Croft.
Cursed Bunny by Bora Chung
Bora Chung presents a genre-defying collection of short stories, which blur the lines between magical realism, horror and science fiction. Translated by Anton Hur.