Mariam Riza wins Godage Short Story Prize for “Aqua”
View(s):Mariam Riza was awarded The Best anthology Short stories (English) Prize for her third collection of short stories titled ‘Aqua’ at the recent Godage National Literary Awards 2013 held on September 4.Commenting on the winning entry the judging panel of the Godage National Literary Awards stated that:
“The short stories in Aqua are reflective of the young, innocent, helpless, abandoned and the forgotten in real life. The stories hold the reader’s attention from beginning to end in suspense and drama, immerse the reader in a world where nature comes to life and brought face to face with divisive topics in society that are subtly discussed and questioned. In essence, the short stories in Aqua confront the realities of life. The effectiveness of the narration stands out due to the simplicity of language used, attentiveness to detail and creativity in the style of writing”.
