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Award History
| Award | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Booker Prize | 2023 | Shortlist |
About This Book
Gopi, an eleven-year-old girl from a Gujarati family in England, begins training obsessively for squash after her mother's death, coached by her distant, demanding father. A quietly devastating novella about grief, sport, and the bonds between fathers and daughters.
About the Author
Chetna MarooBritish
Chetna Maroo is a British writer of Indian heritage. Her debut novel Western Lane (2023) was shortlisted for the Booker Prize 2023. The novel follows a young British Asian girl who becomes immersed in squash after the death of her mother. Read more →
