Correct option is A
The correct answer is (A) Anne Michaels
Held is a novel by Anne Michaels, a Canadian poet and novelist.
The novel was shortlisted for the Booker Prize 2024, one of the most prestigious literary awards.
Held spans four generations, exploring themes of war, trauma, science, faith, and human connection.
Anne Michaels is known for her poetic writing style and has received numerous international awards, including the Orange Prize and the Guardian Fiction Prize.
Anne Michaels:
Born in Toronto, Canada, in 1958.
Known for her debut novel Fugitive Pieces, which won the Orange Prize.
Her works have been translated into over 50 languages.
Served as the Poet Laureate of Toronto from 2015 to 2019.
Held (2023):
Published by Knopf, a subsidiary of Penguin Random House.
The narrative is non-linear, moving between different time periods and characters.
Themes include memory, loss, and the impact of historical events on personal lives.
Option B (J.K. Rowling): Incorrect. Known for the Harry Potter series, Rowling did not write Held.
Option C (Rick Riordan): Incorrect. Famous for the Percy Jackson series, Riordan is not associated with Held.
Option D (Sarah J. Maas): Incorrect. Author of Throne of Glass and A Court of Thorns and Roses, Maas did not write Held.