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Literary Fiction· United Kingdom

Among Others

by Jo Walton
Aggregate Editorial Score67/100
★Hugo Award
Published 2012352 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Jo Walton's Among Others (2012) stands as one of the most significant works of literary fiction of its era. After an accident leaves her lame and her twin sister dead, teenage Morwenna escapes into science fiction books and the memory of real magic. Walton's Hugo and Nebula Award winner is a deeply personal, reader-beloved novel about books as salvation, grief, and the power of imagination. Themes of books, grief, magic run through the work. The book has received recognition from Hugo Award 2012.

Book Details

AuthorJo Walton
Published2012
Country of Origin🇬🇧 United Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
Pages352
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9780765331069
Editorial Score67/100
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📖 Literary Fiction

Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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Country of Origin

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

This book is part of United Kingdom's rich literary tradition.

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Awards & Recognition

Hugo Award
winner · genre
201260
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About the Author
Jo Walton
United Kingdom
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Among Others about?

After an accident leaves her lame and her twin sister dead, teenage Morwenna escapes into science fiction books and the memory of real magic. Walton's Hugo and Nebula Award winner is a deeply personal, reader-beloved novel about books as salvation, grief, and the power of imagination.

Who wrote Among Others?

Among Others was written by Jo Walton, from United Kingdom. First published in 2012.

What awards has Among Others won?

Among Others has received the following awards and honours: Hugo Award 2012.

Is Among Others worth reading?

Among Others is a well-regarded book with solid critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 60/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in books, grief, magic.

Where can I buy Among Others?

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What category is Among Others?

Among Others is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

What country is Among Others from?

Among Others originates from United Kingdom's literary tradition. Explore more books from United Kingdom on our country page.

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