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Hurston/Wright Legacy · 2012 · Shortlist
Award History
| Award | Year | Status | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hurston/Wright Legacy Award (Fiction) | 2012 | Shortlist |
About This Book
In a post-apocalyptic Manhattan, a civilian sweeper nicknamed Mark Spitz helps clear the island of lingering zombies as civilization attempts to rebuild. A literary take on the zombie novel, meditating on memory, trauma, and urban life. Finalist for the Hurston/Wright Legacy Award for Fiction.
About the Author
Colson Whitehead is an American novelist who has become one of the most decorated writers in contemporary American fiction. Born in New York City, he graduated from Harvard University. His work spans genres including literary fiction, horror, and genre-bending historical fiction. Read more →
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