Awards

A propulsive, hypnotic novel about a man who is unravelled by a series of events beyond his grasp.

Fifteen-year-old Istvan, new to a quiet Hungarian town, struggles to fit in at school and becomes isolated, finding companionship only in his older, married neighbour. As their relationship turns secretive and confusing, Istvan is pulled into a situation he barely understands, sending his life into a downward spiral.

From the spellbinding Book of the Year to the dazzling Best First Book, this year’s winners are bursting with so much story-magic, your bookshelf will need extra room just to hold all the wonder!