The Booker Prize Podcast

Empire of the Sun or Hotel du Lac: The Booker vs the Bookies

Mar 28, 2024
A comparison between the unexpected win of Anita Brookner's 'Hotel du Lac' over J.G. Ballard's 'Empire of the Sun' at the 1984 Booker Prize. Delving into the authors' backgrounds, character development, and societal themes in their novels. Exploring the debated decision and personal preferences in book awards.
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