They’re all in the first person, all in the present tense, all of a type". The Bookseller commented on the shortlist submissions for 2022, noting that there was a wider variety of authors and that they were more ambitious, which they felt resulted in "freshly told stories which reflect the writers’ understanding of the needs of today’s readers and the certainty of authors and publishers that those readers want to read outside their own experiences."
All of them are in first person, present tense, and share a common trait". The Bookseller commented on the shortlist submissions for 2022, noting that there was a broader spectrum of authors and that they were more bold, which they felt resulted in "freshly told stories that accurately reflect the writers' grasp of today's readers' requirements and the assurance of authors and publishers that those readers are keen to read beyond their own backgrounds."