Unul dintre cele mai prestigioase premii literare din lume a fost câștigat în premieră de un roman SF

M. John Harrison, at 81, became the oldest winner of the Booker Prize for his dystopian novel "The End Of Everything," marking a historic moment for science fiction. The book, set in a near-future Kent, explores a mysterious invasion amid societal collapse. Harrison's win is significant as he is the first science fiction author to receive this prestigious award, previously dominated by other genres. The jury praised the novel's ambition and style, highlighting its unique narrative that blends various literary tropes. Harrison expressed his excitement about the recognition of science fiction as a legitimate literary form.