CLEAN : 2013 Man Booker Prize for Fiction

The video discusses the shortlisting process for the Man Booker Prize, highlighting the diversity of the shortlist and the judges' discussions on the nature of short stories. It announces the six shortlisted novels and explains the criteria for judging, emphasizing the search for new stories and excellence. The video concludes with the uncertainty of the winner, as no consensus has emerged among the judges.

How many novels were shortlisted from the total entries?

What criteria do the judges look for when selecting the best novel of the year?

What does the term 'novel' signify according to the text?

What unique aspect of the Man Booker Prize judging process is mentioned?

What was the general sentiment about the novels shortlisted this year?