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Literary Fiction· United States

Lincoln in the Bardo

by George Saunders
Aggregate Editorial Score100/100
★Booker Prize
Published 2017426 pagesEnglish

About This Book

Published in 2017, Lincoln in the Bardo established George Saunders as one of the defining voices in literary fiction. President Lincoln visits the Georgetown crypt where his eleven-year-old son Willie lies, while a host of ghosts (the bardo's inhabitants) witness his grief and are stirred by it. Saunders's innovative debut novel—told in competing voices and historical fragments—won the Booker Prize and defies easy categorisation. Themes of grief, death, Lincoln run through the work. The book has received recognition from Booker Prize 2017 and Kirkus Reviews 2017.

Awards & Recognition

Booker Prize
winner · global
201791
Kirkus Reviews
notable · global
201711
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About the Author
George Saunders
United States
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lincoln in the Bardo about?

President Lincoln visits the Georgetown crypt where his eleven-year-old son Willie lies, while a host of ghosts (the bardo's inhabitants) witness his grief and are stirred by it. Saunders's innovative debut novel—told in competing voices and historical fragments—won the Booker Prize and defies easy categorisation.

Who wrote Lincoln in the Bardo?

Lincoln in the Bardo was written by George Saunders, from United States. First published in 2017.

What awards has Lincoln in the Bardo won?

Lincoln in the Bardo has received the following awards and honours: Booker Prize 2017; Kirkus Reviews 2017.

Is Lincoln in the Bardo worth reading?

Lincoln in the Bardo is one of the most critically acclaimed books ever written, with an aggregate editorial score of 100/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 2 editorial sources. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in grief, death, Lincoln.