Shuggie is a work of fiction but writing the book was extremely healing for me; hugely cathartic,” Mr. Stuart said. Dubai-based Indian-origin writer Avni Doshi, who was shortlisted among the final six authors for her debut novel Burnt Sugar, lost out on the top prize. Shuggie Bain can make you cry and make you laugh — a daring, frightening and life-changing novel, she added. The Booker Prize ceremony this year is very different due to the coronavirus pandemic lockdown. All six shortlisted authors joined the ceremony via a special screen in the Roundhouse and the event included both virtual and in-person special guests.

Source: The Hindu November 19, 2020 20:37 UTC