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Siang Lu Wins Prestigious Literary Award for ‘Ghost Cities’
Imagine a writer named Siang Lu who wrote a very creative book called 'Ghost Cities'.
His book won a big award in Australia!
'Ghost Cities' tells wild stories about a man who doesn't speak Chinese, ghost cities, and a mountain that has feelings.
It's like a puzzle with many pieces, full of metaphors and surprising twists.
Lu had another book before this one that made fun of movies, too.
People really love his new book, and he even gets money for winning.
Siang Lu, a Chinese Malaysian Australian author, won the 2025 Miles Franklin Literary Award.
Lu won for his novel 'Ghost Cities', an absurdist work weaving together multiple stories.
'Ghost Cities' explores themes of modern life, Chinese history, and the absurd.
Lu's debut novel 'The Whitewash' satirized representation in the entertainment industry.
The award includes AUD $60,000 (approx ₹33.6 lakh) in prize money.
- Who
- Siang Lu, a Chinese Malaysian Australian author.
- What
- Siang Lu won the 2025 Miles Franklin Literary Award for his novel 'Ghost Cities'.
- Where
- Australia
- When
- In 2025.
- Why
- To honor a work of 'highest literary merit' that presents 'Australian life'.
Key facts
- Award
- Miles Franklin Literary Award
- Winner
- Siang Lu
- Novel
- Ghost Cities
- Prize Money
- AUD $60,000 (approx ₹33.6 lakh)
- Debut Novel
- The Whitewash (2022)





