UK writer M. John Harrison wins Booker prize for AI-tinged apocalyptic novel
Summary
British author M. John Harrison won the 2026 Booker Prize for his novel “The End of Everything.” The near-future, post-apocalyptic story features mysterious objects that imitate humans and explores themes including artificial intelligence and social collapse.Key Facts
- Harrison, 81, became the oldest Booker Prize winner.
- The award carries a £50,000 prize.
- “The End of Everything” is Harrison’s 13th novel and his first book to be shortlisted for the Booker Prize.
- The novel follows beachcomber Phillip Tennent and his aunt Marnie on the English coast.
- The story depicts an unnamed catastrophe and mysterious objects called the iGhetti that can imitate people.
- Harrison beat five other shortlisted authors: Marlon James, Douglas Stuart, Elizabeth Strout, Luke Kennard and Rebecca Perry.
- The judges selected the winner from 163 entries.
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