Guy Gunaratne

Guy Gunaratne (born 1984) is a British journalist, filmmaker and novelist.

In 2019, their first novel, In Our Mad and Furious City, won the Dylan Thomas Prize, the Jhalak Prize and the Authors' Club Best First Novel Award. He is based between London, England, and Malmö, Sweden.

Early life and education Gunaratne was born and grew up in Neasden, north-west London, England. Gunaratne studied for a film and television degree at Brunel University London, then studied current affairs journalism at City, University of London. in the 48 hours following a killing reminiscent of the 2013 murder of Lee Rigby. It is narrated by five main characters in turn, in first-person voices. In Our Mad and Furious City deals with "questions about Britain’s divided society and capturing the nuances of urban life".

As of 2019, they are based between London and Malmö, Sweden.

Publications

Awards Year Title Award Category Result Ref. 2018 In Our Mad and Furious City Goldsmiths Prize — Gordon Burn Prize — Man Booker Prize — 2019 Authors' Club Best First Novel Award — Dylan Thomas Prize — Jhalak Prize — 2024 Mister, Mister Brooklyn Public Library Book Prize Fiction