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'It really isn't good enough': crime novel of the year award criticised for entirely white longlist; Authors including Dreda Say Mitchell, Harriet Tyce and Sarah Pinborough have expressed disapproval of the Theakston Old Peculier award -- the UK's most prestigious crime-writing prize

Source :
The Guardian (London, England). May 3, 2024
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Byline: Lucy Knight The Theakston Old Peculier crime novel of the year has faced criticism after its 2024 longlist did not feature a single book by an author of colour. [...]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
02613077
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
The Guardian (London, England)
Publication Type :
News
Accession number :
edsgcl.792512305