<![CDATA[ The Vegetarian Wins Favourite International Booker Prize Book of the Decade ]]> For the tenth anniversary of the International Booker Prize, readers from all over the world were asked to choose their most beloved winner from the last ten years of the prize, and their response came pouring in – nearly 10,000 people voted, making The Vegetarian the clear winner with almost one third of all the votes.

Written by Han Kang, and translated into English by Deborah Smith, The Vegetarian is the book that won the first-ever International Booker Prize in 2016. The English edition of the book was edited by Max Porter, and it was published by Portobello Books, which belongs to Granta Publications.

This book still resonates with many readers all over the world due to its powerful and brave content. Here are a few reasons why the novel is beloved by so many people.

One reader said the following about The Vegetarian: "It is a courageous and razor-sharp interrogation of the ideological systems of gender, consumption, and anthropocentrism." Another reader explained how the novel inspired him/her and how he/she tries to find other works of fiction that are similar to it.

However, other reviewers have lauded the book for its bold and fearless depiction of misogyny, family relations, psychological damage, and autonomy. In addition, some readers mentioned the striking and eerie beauty of the prose and the incredible quality of translation, noting that the novel is "beautiful and bizarre" in the best way possible.

In honor of the tenth anniversary, the organizers of the International Booker Prize interviewed some of the winners and their publishers to talk about how this prestigious award influenced their literary careers and achievements.

The authors and translators recalled the time when they were awarded the International Booker Prize, talking about how this experience changed their careers and recognition as authors and translators of literature. As for publishers, they noted that this prize greatly broadened the horizons for translating fiction worldwide.

Overall, during ten years, the International Booker Prize managed to acknowledge the great literary achievements while introducing translated fiction to people around the world.

]]> en Mon, 05 11, 2026 10:21 am <![CDATA[ The Vegetarian Wins Favourite International Booker Prize Book of the Decade ]]> For the tenth anniversary of the International Booker Prize, readers from all over the world were asked to choose their most beloved winner from the last ten years of the prize, and their response came pouring in – nearly 10,000 people voted, making The Vegetarian the clear winner with almost one third of all the votes.

Written by Han Kang, and translated into English by Deborah Smith, The Vegetarian is the book that won the first-ever International Booker Prize in 2016. The English edition of the book was edited by Max Porter, and it was published by Portobello Books, which belongs to Granta Publications.

This book still resonates with many readers all over the world due to its powerful and brave content. Here are a few reasons why the novel is beloved by so many people.

One reader said the following about The Vegetarian: "It is a courageous and razor-sharp interrogation of the ideological systems of gender, consumption, and anthropocentrism." Another reader explained how the novel inspired him/her and how he/she tries to find other works of fiction that are similar to it.

However, other reviewers have lauded the book for its bold and fearless depiction of misogyny, family relations, psychological damage, and autonomy. In addition, some readers mentioned the striking and eerie beauty of the prose and the incredible quality of translation, noting that the novel is "beautiful and bizarre" in the best way possible.

In honor of the tenth anniversary, the organizers of the International Booker Prize interviewed some of the winners and their publishers to talk about how this prestigious award influenced their literary careers and achievements.

The authors and translators recalled the time when they were awarded the International Booker Prize, talking about how this experience changed their careers and recognition as authors and translators of literature. As for publishers, they noted that this prize greatly broadened the horizons for translating fiction worldwide.

Overall, during ten years, the International Booker Prize managed to acknowledge the great literary achievements while introducing translated fiction to people around the world.

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