Giller Prize 2017: Complete list of winners

Michael Redhill’s Bellevue Square claimed the 2017 Giller Prize for Fiction, marking a significant win for a novel that blurs the line between psychological mystery and literary intrigue. The Toronto-based author’s work follows a woman who believes she’s spotted her doppelgänger on a city street, sending her spiraling into obsession and uncertainty. It’s the kind of premise that could easily tip into pure genre fiction, but Redhill crafts something far more layered—a meditation on identity, memory, and the stories we tell ourselves that resonates with the Giller Prize’s commitment to recognizing sophisticated Canadian storytelling.

The Giller Prize, one of Canada’s most prestigious literary awards, has long held particular sway in the publishing world because of its focus on English-language fiction by Canadian authors. Redhill’s win demonstrates the prize’s continued appetite for novels that experiment with form and unsettling premises while maintaining literary weight. His victory came in a year that showcased the diversity of voices being celebrated in Canadian letters, affirming that the country’s literary scene continues to produce work that captivates both critics and readers alike.

Below is the complete list of finalists and winners from the 2017 Giller Prize announcements.

Fiction

• Bellevue Square by Michael Redhill