Small Boat

Shortlisted for the International Booker Prize, Small Boat is a powerful fictional account based on a true tragedy, exploring the moral complexities and personal culpability surrounding a devastating migrant rescue incident in the English Channel. Through the perspective of a French navy officer, the novel delves into themes of individual responsibility, systemic failure, and the ethical dilemmas faced in times of crisis. Haunting and thought-provoking, it challenges readers to reflect on the darker aspects of humanity and our collective accountability.