Books by Kevin Jared Hosein
“Hungry Ghosts is a tragedy, and we’re swept into it by writing that conjures a whole physical, emotional and natural world of Trinidad; you get a sense of a burgeoning place, almost overwhelmed by vegetation. Hosein write with what one critic has called ‘sensory maximalism.’ The colours are bold. The smells waft from the page. When you close the book, you’re surprised to find yourself still at home.” Read more...
The Best Historical Fiction of 2024
Katharine Grant, Historical Novelist
Interviews where books by Kevin Jared Hosein were recommended
The Best Historical Fiction of 2024, recommended by Katharine Grant
The judges of the Walter Scott Prize aim to highlight the very best new historical novels, and in 2024 they have settled on a varied shortlist featuring a Trinidadian tragedy, a Vatican-based thriller, and a charming coming-of-age tale from 1960s Middle England. We spoke to Katharine Grant, chair of the judging panel, to find out more.
