The Boyhood of Cain

<p>‘<b>A new literary star is born.</b>’ <i>The Times</i><br>‘<b>A beautiful and profound novel about a boy''s coming to consciousness as his family falls apart.</b>’ Mary Costello<br>‘<b>A powerful, searing tale.</b>’ André Aciman<br>‘<b>A terrific queer coming-of-age debut.</b>’ <i>Guardian</i><br><br>‘<i>If none of us can be as we want, then what is the point in anything? </i>Danny cannot believe his life should be prescribed for him, written out already.''<br><br>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.</p>