The Sentence (novel)
 The first edition hardcover art of The Sentence by Louise Erdrich | |
| Author | Louise Erdrich |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Fiction, Mystery, Magical Realism |
| Publisher | Harper |
Publication date | November 9, 2021 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (hardcover) |
| Pages | 387 |
| ISBN | 9780062671127 |
| OCLC | 1263759934 |
The Sentence is a 2021 novel by American author Louise Erdrich. The novel was shortlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction and longlisted for the Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Fiction.
Plot
In a Minneapolis bookstore, a customer dies inside on All Souls' Day and the ghost of the customer refuses to leave. It takes place over a year from 2019 All Souls' Day to 2020 All Souls' Day.
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Goodreads Choice Awards | Fiction | Nominated | [1] |
| 2022 | Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence | Fiction | Longlisted | [2] |
| Heartland Booksellers Award | Fiction | Won | [3] | |
| Women's Prize for Fiction | — | Shortlisted | [4] | |
| 2023 | International Dublin Literary Award | — | Longlisted | [5] |
| Prix Femina | Étranger | Won |
References
- ^ "Announcing the Goodreads Choice Winner in Best Fiction!". Goodreads. Retrieved March 17, 2025.
- ^ "2022 Winners". American Library Association. October 17, 2021. Retrieved February 12, 2025.
- ^ "2022 Heartland Booksellers Award". Heartland Fall Forum. Retrieved March 17, 2025.
- ^ "The Sentence". Women's Prize. Retrieved March 17, 2025.
- ^ "2023 - Marzahn, Mon Amour". Dublin Literary Award. Retrieved March 17, 2025.