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The best fiction of 2023

From dystopian Ireland to a novel that spans four centuries

The Economist’s deputy culture editor explores the most captivating fiction books of 2023. They include Paul Murray’s “The Bee Sting,” which vividly portrays an unhappy family from multiple perspectives, and Zadie Smith’s humorous yet profound historical novel “The Fraud.” Rachel Lloyd delves into each literary gem.

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