Faber & Faber The Boyhood Of Cain : 'A Literary Star Is Born . . . Dazzling.' The Times

'A new literary star is born.' The Times'A beautiful and profound novel about a boy's coming to consciousness as his family falls apart.' Mary Costello'A powerful, searing tale.' André Aciman'A terrific queer coming-of-age debut.' Guardian'If none of us can be as we want, then what is the point in anything?Danny cannot believe his life should be prescribed for him, written out already.'In a small rural town trapped between two rivers, Danny is on the cusp of adolescence and eager to find his own place in the world.At home, life is complicated: his father has lost his job and his mother has retreated to her room.His only solace is the arrival of Philip, a new boy in school, whom he worships with a confused intensity.Desperate to prove his own worth, Danny finds himself caught between his mother and father, self and desire, and obedience and rebellion.