The judges chose the final six novels from 13 longlisted titles the so-called "Booker dozen" which were selected from 163 books published between October last year and September this year and submitted to the prize by publishers. All the shortlisted authors receive GBP 2,500 and a bespoke bound edition of their book, besides a dramatic increase in worldwide sales., India News, Times Now
Kenya-born Maroos novel set within the context of the British Gujarati milieu has been praised by the Booker judges for its use of the sport of squash as a metaphor for complex human emotions.
London-based Indian-origin author Chetna Maroo s debut novel Western Lane has been shortlisted for the 2023 Booker Prize. The book, set within the British Gujarati community, uses squash as a metaphor for complex human emotions. The story revolves around an 11-year-old girl named Gopi and her family. The winner of the 50,000-pound prize will be announced on November 26. The shortlist also includes works addressing climate change, immigration, and personal freedoms.
Kenya-born Maroo's novel set within the context of the British Gujarati milieu has been praised by the Booker judges for its use of the sport of squash as a metaphor for complex human emotions.