I was delighted to find out that one of the best graphic novels I've read last year, and which unfortunately I haven't found the time to review yet, has won the Costa prize in the biography category. Dotter of her Father's Eyes is a beautifully told story, illustrated in a masterful way. It brings to life the characters' stories in an almost intimate manner and highlights their feelings without ever becoming melodramatic. Anyway, I'd highly recommend it to everyone.
Here's the list of the winners in every category, who by a lucky coincidence are all women:
Novel:
Bring up the Bodies by Hilary Mantel
First Novel:
The Innocents by Francesca Segal
Biography:
Dotter of her Father's Eyes by Mary M. Talbot and Bryan Talbot
Poetry:
The Overhaul by Kathleen Jamie
Children's Book:
Maggot Moon by Sally Gardner
