Jenny Erpenbeck has become the first German writer to receive the prestigious International Booker Prize for her novel ‘Kairos,’ translated into English by Michael Hofmann. The award recognizes both the author and translator, with each receiving a share of the £50,000 prize. ‘Kairos’ explores the interplay between a passionate love affair and the tumultuous political events of 1980s Berlin, highlighting the fragility of both relationships and societal systems.
