Jenny Erpenbeck's book 'Kairos' wins International Booker Prize

German writer Jenny Erpenbeck's book Kairos won the prestigious International Booker Prize 2024 on May 21 in London, England. The fiction novel, translated into English by Michael Hoffman, is based on a love affair during the dystopian final years of East Germany's existence. The book defeated five other finalists, chosen from 149 submitted novels for the prize.