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Dutch Author Misses Booker Prize, Brit Wins

Dutch author Yael van der Wouden's Booker Prize nomination and Samantha Harvey's win are discussed, along with the themes of both novels and the reception of Van der Wouden's work in the Netherlands and internationally.

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Who won the 2023 Booker Prize?: Yael van der Wouden, a Dutch author, was nominated for the prestigious Booker Prize for her novel, "The Safekeep."
What was Samantha Harvey's acceptance speech about?: Van der Wouden's book, "The Safekeep," is set in post-World War II Overijssel and explores the tension between two young women; it has been a bestseller abroad but received less attention in the Netherlands.
What is the setting and main theme of Yael van der Wouden's novel?: Samantha Harvey won the 2023 Booker Prize for her novel "Orbital," a story set aboard the International Space Station, marking the 19th win for a woman in the prize's history.
Who are some other Dutch authors who have won or been nominated for major literary awards?: Previous Dutch winners of the International Booker Prize include Marieke Lucas Rijneveld and others have been nominated in recent years, demonstrating a growing international presence for Dutch literature.
How has the reception of Yael van der Wouden's book differed between the Netherlands and other countries?: Harvey's acceptance speech highlighted the book's theme of humanity's impact on Earth, comparing it to seeing oneself in a mirror. The judges called it a 'wonderful novel' that made the world feel 'strange and new'.

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