The Loneliness of Sonia & Sunny by Kiran Desai | Review | Booker Prize 2025 Shortlist
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We’ve reached the final book on the Booker Prize 2025 shortlist! This week, Aaron, Hannah, and Lucy discuss The Loneliness of Sonia & Sunny by Kiran Desai — a tender, multi-layered story exploring how the two titular characters navigate love, family, and belonging, both in India and beyond.
The team dive into Desai’s luminous prose, the emotional depth of her characters, and how this novel fits within the broader themes of this year’s shortlist.
We also give a special shout-out to our friends at @bookfarepod — go give them a listen for more great bookish chats! 🎧
📅 Coming Up Next
📊 Tomorrow: our Final Rankings & Predictions episode — including the Bookies’ odds ahead of Monday’s Booker Prize 2025 winner announcement.
🏆 Then: our Winner Reaction episode, dropping after the announcement!
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