Samantha Harvey Awarded As 2024 Booker For 136-Page Novel “Orbital”

British writer Samantha Harvey won the 2024 Booker Prize for her novel “Orbital,” a 136-page work exploring six astronauts’ reflections on Earth from the International Space Station. The story touches on themes of mourning, desire, and the climate crisis. Harvey dedicated the award to those advocating for the Earth and human dignity. The prize includes a £50,000 cash award.