Arefa Tehsin and Mrinalini Harchandrai’s novels shortlisted for the 2024 Asian Prize for Fiction
Three of the six books on the shortlist will progress to the next stage, ‘The Asian Trio’.
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The Witch in the Peepul Tree by Arefa Tehsin, and Rescuing a River Breeze by Mrinalini Harchandrai are among the six books shortlisted for the 2024 Asian Prize for Fiction. The books were chosen by five book clubs from Africa, Asia, and Europe, and evaluated on the basis of literary merit, relevance to global issues, authorial integrity, representation of the place and culture, readability, and the use of English as an international language.
Three of the six books will progress to the next stage, “The Asian Trio”. The winner will be determined by composite criterion, encompassing book club-based selections, a public poll, and evaluation by the Asian Committee, which consists of five permanent members and three rotating members annually.
The Asian Trio will be announced on November 13. The public poll will be open on the Asian Prizes Facebook page from September 15.
The shortlisted titles:
The Witch in the Peepul Tree, Arefa Tehsin
The grand old house of Dada Bhai sets the stage for a genre-defying narrative of suspense and intrigue, unveiling the presence of sinister forces that linger in the shadows. Arefa Tehsin skillfully unravels a mesmerizing tale that delves into the inherent darkness, crafting a spellbinding story that encapsulates themes of mystery and redemption.
Rescuing a River Breeze, Mrinalini Harchandrai
The novel is set in Portuguese-ruled Goa in 1961. It...
