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Arthur C. Clarke Award アーサー・C・クラーク賞

Edition 34 (2020)

Science fictionNovelBritish literary award

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Namwali Serpell なむわり せるぺる Winner

A sprawling debut tracing intertwined histories of three families over generations in and around Lusaka, exploring colonialism, migration, and the interplay of technology and politics. The novel mixes historical narrative with speculative/near-future elements and varied narrative forms.

A sprawling debut tracing intertwined histories of three families over generations in and around Lusaka, exploring colonialism, migration, and the interplay of technology and politics.

592 pages
Zambiacolonialismfamily historyhistoryspeculative fiction