This novel was shortlisted for the 2003 Carnegie Medal.

The novel was shortlisted for the Booker Prize in 2005.

Six novels from 1970 have been shortlisted for the 'lost' Man Booker prize.

The novel was shortlisted for the 2010 Walter Scott Prize.

Additionally, the novel was shortlisted for several other awards, including:

The novel was shortlisted for the 2009 Carnegie Medal.

The novel was shortlisted for a Locus Award in 2007.

The novel was shortlisted for the 1997 Locus Award.

The novel was shortlisted for the 1990 Miles Franklin Award.

The novel was shortlisted for the 1972 Booker prize.