The Sentimentalists
Scotiabank Giller Prize · 2010 · Winner
Award History
| Award | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Scotiabank Giller Prize | 2010 | Winner |
About This Book
A daughter tries to understand her Vietnam veteran father as he declines, piecing together the truth of a war crime he witnessed. Winner of the 2010 Scotiabank Giller Prize.
About the Author
Johanna SkibsrudCanadian
Johanna Skibsrud is a Canadian poet and novelist. Her debut novel The Sentimentalists won the 2010 Scotiabank Giller Prize despite being published by the tiny Gaspereau Press, creating significant publishing industry discussion about small press distribution.
