
Award History
| Award | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads Choice Awards – FictionFiction | 2012 | Winner |
About This Book
When local councillor Barry Fairbrother dies suddenly, the small English town of Pagford fractures along class and political lines as candidates battle for his seat. J.K. Rowling's adult fiction debut is a dark satirical portrait of English village life and social inequality.
About the Author
J.K. Rowling is a British author best known as the creator of the Harry Potter series. The Casual Vacancy (2012), her debut adult novel, won the Goodreads Choice Award for Fiction. Read more →

