Madeleine Thien
Madeleine Thien is a Canadian author known for her poignant explorations of family, memory, and loss, often set against the backdrop of historical events. Her works, including 'Do Not Say We Have Nothing,' have garnered critical acclaim and numerous awards, reflecting her ability to weave intricate narratives that resonate with readers. Thien's writing is marked by its lyrical prose and deep emotional insight, making her one of the prominent voices in contemporary literature.
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Recent news mentions
Novelist Madeleine Thien writes about the present and its elusiveness.
What are we missing when we avoid quiet at all costs?
Canada· 2025-12-05
Madeleine Thien is widely admired and respected for both her craft and her kindness.
The Giller Prize was a rare CanLit success story. Now it might become a casualty of a foreign warCanada· 2025-07-18
Madeleine Thien’s last novel, Do Not Say We Have Nothing, won both the Giller and Governor-General’s Award and was shortlisted for the Booker Prize in 2016.
Art as a means of resistance and refuge is one of the themes of Madeleine Thien’s new bookCanada· 2025-05-30
Madeleine Thien’s new novel The Book Of Records explores complex themes of family and loss.
‘The big questions we ask as children don’t go away’ – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-05-05
Thien’s first novel since the Governor-General’s and Giller Prize-winning Do Not Say We Have Nothing takes place in 'the Sea,' a migrant-welcoming building that exists outside normal time and space.
Spring books preview 2025: 37 new titles to usher in the seasonCanada· 2025-03-18
Madeleine Thien is the author of the novel 'Dogs at the Outer Ocean'.
اقــــرأ: كلاب عند المحيط الخارجي
Iraq· 2025-02-24