British Author Samantha Harvey Wins Booker Prize, Dutch Nominee Yael van der Wouden Recognized
Samantha Harvey has won the prestigious Booker Prize for her novel ‘Orbital,’ set aboard the International Space Station, marking her as the nineteenth female recipient in the award’s 55-year history. Yael van der Wouden, the first Dutch nominee, was recognized for her book ‘The Safekeep.’ In a notable year where five of six finalists were women, Harvey’s work was praised for its profound reflection on humanity’s impact on Earth. Van der Wouden expressed mixed feelings regarding her nomination and the reception of her English-written portrayal of post-World War II Netherlands.