The Bee Sting by Irish novelist Paul Murray, published by Hamish Hamilton, was shortlisted for The Booker Prize 2023.
From the Reading Guide on The Booker Prizes:
In his hilarious and heartbreaking fourth novel, Paul Murray presents an unforgettable Irish family in the grip of multiple crises: emotional, financial and existential.
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