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Orbital Wins Booker Prize

Samantha Harvey's "Orbital" wins the 2023 Booker Prize, a short novel set on the International Space Station.

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Who won the 2023 Booker Prize for Fiction?: Samantha Harvey's "Orbital" won the 2023 Booker Prize for fiction. It's a short novel set on the International Space Station, exploring themes of Earth's beauty and fragility.
What were the judges' comments on "Orbital"?: The judges unanimously selected "Orbital," praising its "miraculous" storytelling and the author's "crystalline" writing style. The novel's succinctness and thought-provoking themes impressed them.
What research did Harvey undertake for her novel?: Harvey's research involved studying astronauts' writings and watching the space station's live camera feed. This research informed her depiction of the astronauts' perspectives and experiences.
What is the setting of Samantha Harvey's winning novel?: The novel, described as a "space pastoral," follows six astronauts' experiences orbiting Earth, observing its changing landscapes and reflecting on humanity's impact.
Who was the bookmakers' favorite to win the Booker Prize?: While "James" by Percival Everett was favored by bookmakers, "Orbital" ultimately triumphed, making Harvey the first British Booker winner since 2020 and the first female winner since 2019.

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