Ranking the Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction Shortlist & Predicting the Winner

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Published 2024-06-12

In this video I rank the six books shortlisted for the Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction as well as attempting to predict the winner. The ranking is based on my personal opinions but I have the utmost respect for all authors and think they've all done an incredible job to make the shortlist. Have you read any of the shortlist? what are your favourites?

Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
01:01 Honourable Mentions
02:52 6th Place
04:38 5th Place
06:21 4th Place
09:12 3rd Place
11:20 2nd Place
13:22 1st Place
15:02 Predicting the Winner

All Comments (5)

@WalterScottPrizes 21 days ago

Dan thank you so much for this thoughtful review and ranking of the books! Delighted you found so much to enjoy in this year's Walter Scott Prize shortlist.
@SavidgeReads 21 days ago

I have always been a fan of this prize and what it’s doing! I’ve not read the shortlist for years as it’s always around Women’s Prize season which is my bae. I’m surprised they’re announcing on the same day. Anyway, great set of thoughts. Shame about Tremain, she’s one of my fav authors though I’ve not read that one yet. Also a big Myers fan. I really want to read your four, three and two picks, Hungry Ghosts is my next book club pick. I loved The New Life. What a book!
@antonypearce8477 21 days ago

Dan thank you for this overview, really useful. Please keep the videos going, I’m enjoying your reflections on your reading, so well considered and accessible.
@katiejlumsden 21 days ago

Great to hear your thoughts! My two favourites from the shortlist were your two favourites, too. Good predicting!!