These fictions usually have high - quality writing. The language is refined and can create vivid images. Take 'Midnight's Children' for instance. Rushdie's use of language is both magical and thought - provoking, with his unique way of telling a story that spans generations.
The work that won the Man Booker Prize for fiction in 2018 was 'Milkman' written by Anna Burns. 'Milkman' is a story that delves deep into the life in Belfast. It shows the impact of the Troubles on the lives of ordinary people. The narrative is complex and engaging, which might be one of the reasons it got the award.
One characteristic is their high - quality writing. These books often display a mastery of language, with vivid descriptions and well - crafted sentences. For example, in 'The God of Small Things' by Arundhati Roy, the prose is lyrical and engaging.
Often, they have complex characters. For example, in 'The Remains of the Day' by Kazuo Ishiguro, the butler Stevens is a complex character with repressed emotions and a unique view of life.