The 2023 International Booker Prize- Winner Reaction!

Hello, I'm Bob, and I am delighted with the winner of this year's International Booker Prize!

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[emmavd]

Thank you, Bob!🌷I’ve read only three of the shortlisted novels, Time Shelter, Boulder and Standing Heavy. I think Time Shelter deserves the prize. I also liked Boulder very much, but the one I loved was actually Standing Heavy.

[dqan]

It was the one I most looked forward to reading. Had given up on it winning though. SB and Boulder seemed to have the YT votes.

[barbarahelgaker]

It was my favourite and I agree it can be re read

[ianp]

I bought it because I loved the cover of the uk edition but haven’t managed to get to it yet. That might sound a bit shallow but hey!

[bookish-bedlam]

I was rooting for "Whale" because I really loved that book. But I think "Time Shelter" is a better book, and I am not dissapointed. Actually, I think the only way I would have been disappointed is if the judges went Pulitzer on us and gave a shared prize to Maryse Condé and any of the other shortlisters.

[LarryHasOpinions]

i didn't particularly 'enjoy' it but i can see why it won, good to see you satisfied with the outcome :-D

[heathersneddon]

Just reading this currently. Finding it quite challenging but hey, that's a good thing that one has to think. I liked Boulder and Whale. But yes, Time Shelter fulfills the whole internationalism of this prize so well done ❤

[sage]

I wanted the win to go to Still Born or Boulder, but didn't read Time Shelter so I know that makes my opinion limited.

[johncrwarner]

I was intrigued by the author's comment
which I read in the Guardian:

"and the problem with dystopian novels in dystopian times
is that they become documentaries."

That and of course you as a "social media influencer"
led me to get the eBook from my local retailer
and it was surprisingly cheap.
(cheaper than an Agatha Christie novel LOL)

[babiyarnazarismaily]

Do only gay people comment on the booker saw three main channels and are only to gay people....iam not a antigay person but i was just wondering😀 are these matters a gay people teritorry or what😀🧐 im curious