Monday, April 12, 2010

'Risky' book takes writers' prize

British-Indian writer Rana Dasgupta has been awarded a £10,000 best book esteem for his "bold" novel Solo.

The author, 38, who was innate in Kent as well as now lives in New Delhi, was praised by judges for his work's "edginess".

Australian writer Glenda Guest won a endowment for initial book with her novel Siddon Rock, which was singled out for its "rich expel of odd characters".

The Commonwealth Writers' Prize is an annual event recognising novel from a former British colonies.

Finalists from Commonwealth countries around a universe converged on a Indian collateral to take partial in head-to-head debates on their works, which were scrutinised by a judging panel.

Regional winners from Africa, a South East Middle East as well as Pacific area, Caribbean as well as Canada, South Middle East as well as Europe were additionally determined.

Both writers have been celebrating their initial vital well read wins.

Dasgupta's book examines a moments where prosaic being as well as anticipation converge, as well as was called "breathtaking" by judges, notwithstanding receiving account risks.

Mark Collins, head of a Commonwealth Foundation, praised a main winners for their "extraordinary well read talent".

"The dual books selected by a judges have been ones which take us on unexpected journeys as well as challenge the conventional assumptions," he said.

Chair of judges Nicholas Hasluck added: "The winning books have been groundbreaking in receiving readers outward their common comfort zone."





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