British writer John Harrison wins 2026 Booker Prize
Posted on 2026-11-10 17:17:14
British author John Harrison has won the 2026 Booker Prize for his novel, "The End of Everything."
It's a dystopian satire that the prize says probes the limits of human understanding, becoming the oldest winner in the literary award's history at age 81.
Harrison's 13th novel follows a man and his elderly aunt on England's south coast years after social order has broken down.
The Booker judges unanimously selected the book, saying it "turns you upside down, raises a wry smile and, surprisingly, given the subject matter, leaves you with a twinge of optimism."
The victory was the first Booker Prize for Harrison, whose career as a novelist spans six decades and includes acclaimed science fiction and fantasy works.
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