Canadian Writers Maria Reva and David Szalay Nominated for 2025 Booker Prize
Canadian authors Maria Reva and David Szalay have been longlisted for the prestigious 2025 Booker Prize. Reva's debut novel 'Endling' explores the impact of Russia's invasion of Ukraine on the lives of three women and a unique snail, while Szalay's novel 'Flesh' tells the story of a man's tumultuous life journey. The Booker Prize recognizes the best original English-language novels published in the U.K.
Canadian writers Maria Reva and David Szalay have been longlisted for the 2025 Booker Prize. The prize, worth £50,000 annually, recognizes the best original novel in English published in the U.K.
Reva's debut novel Endling follows the lives of three women and a unique snail impacted by Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The story explores themes of war and the marriage industry in Ukraine.
Szalay, a Montreal-born Hungarian English author, received a nomination for his novel Flesh, which delves into the life of a man named István and his reckless pursuits.
The Booker Prize jury praised Reva's Endling for its structural creativity and emotional depth. Szalay's Flesh was commended for its compelling narrative and character portrayal.
The longlist also includes works from writers around the world, with the shortlist set to be announced in September.
The 2025 Booker Prize winner will be revealed in November in London.
According to the source: CBC.
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