What are the characteristics of the novels of Man Booker Prize winners and finalists?

Sure. 'The Remains of the Day' by Kazuo Ishiguro is a notable one. It's a beautifully written story about a butler reflecting on his life. Another is 'Midnight's Children' by Salman Rushdie, which is full of magical realism and tells the story of children born at the stroke of India's independence. And 'Wolf Hall' by Hilary Mantel is also great, it offers a vivid portrayal of Tudor England.

The plots are usually thought - provoking. They don't just tell a simple story. 'Wolf Hall' has a plot that intricately weaves through the political intrigue of the Tudor court. It makes the readers think about power, loyalty and ambition.

Many Booker Prize - winning fictions often have complex characters. For example, in 'The God of Small Things' by Arundhati Roy, the characters are multi - faceted, with their own desires, traumas, and secrets.

I know that Anna Burns was the winner in 2018 with 'Milkman'. Regarding the other finalists, it can be a bit hard to recall them all. However, these finalists are typically authors with very strong works of fiction. The Booker Prize finalists usually represent a diverse range of writing styles and themes from across the English - speaking literary landscape. They are all competing for this highly coveted award, which in 2018 was ultimately won by Burns.

In recent years, 'Girl, Woman, Other' by Bernardine Evaristo was a winner. It's a multi - voiced novel that explores the experiences of black British women from different generations and walks of life.

Many Man Booker Prize novels often have complex characters. For example, in 'The Sense of an Ending' by Julian Barnes, the main character is full of self - discovery and retrospection. They also tend to deal with profound themes. Like 'White Teeth' by Zadie Smith which explores race, identity and cultural clashes.

They also tend to deal with important and complex themes. 'Life of Pi' by Yann Martel is about survival and faith. The story of Pi stranded on a boat with a tiger makes the reader think about the power of belief in extreme situations.

The novels in the 2015 Man Booker Prize shortlist were quite diverse in terms of themes. For example, some focused on historical events like 'A Brief History of Seven Killings' which explored Jamaican history. They also had different narrative styles. Some were more linear while others, like 'Satin Island', were more experimental in their storytelling approach.

They often have complex characters. For instance, in 'The Remains of the Day' by Kazuo Ishiguro, the butler Stevens is a multi - layered character with his own repressed emotions and unfulfilled dreams.

Margaret Atwood is a notable winner. Her book 'The Handmaid's Tale' is a very well - known work that won the Man Booker Prize. Another is Salman Rushdie, whose works often deal with complex cultural and political themes. His winning novel is also highly regarded in the literary community.