One Boat

Longlisted for The Booker Prize 2025, One Boat tells the story of Teresa as she returns to a small Greek coastal town following her father’s death, reconnecting with familiar faces and exploring themes of longing, regret, and identity. The novel delves into the lives of its characters, including a grieving man, an eccentric mechanic, a diving instructor, and a café waitress, as they grapple with questions of free will, guilt, and responsibility. Crafted with insight and depth, the story offers an absorbing reflection on life's passing moments.