The book was shortlisted for the Branford Boase Award ( for Outstanding First Novel ) .
The book was was named one of the ' Best 50 Culturally Diverse Books since the 1950s ' by The Guardian .
The book was shortlisted for the Branford Boase Award ( for Outstanding First Novel ) and was named one of the ' Best 50 Culturally Diverse Books since the 1950s ' by The Guardian .