The Book of Form and Emptiness is praised by judges for its ‘sparkling writing, warmth, intelligence and poignancy’
Ruth Ozeki, described by Mary Ann Sieghart, the chair of the judging panel, as a ‘truly original and masterful storyteller’.Ruth Ozeki, described by Mary Ann Sieghart, the chair of the judging panel, as a ‘truly original and masterful storyteller’.Last modified on Wed 15 Jun 2022 23.
Ozeki told the Guardian she felt very grateful to have won but added: “It’s quite random because any of the books on the long list and shortlist are completely worthy.” Sieghart had said the novel was a “celebration of the power of books and reading” which tackled “big issues of life and death”; it was “a complete joy to read”. She called Ozeki a truly original and masterful storyteller.