Magical realism in Venezuela; this prize-winning fable is a short but epicwork from a major new talent.

From a new voice in the magical realist tradition, Miguel Bonnefoy's tale tells a magical story of an extraordinary hero. Shortlisted for the Goncourt First Novel Award. 'Simply magical' "Elle"

‘A wonderful debut’ Libération

‘A hard-to-resist picaresque debut in the vein of Garcia Marquez’s magical realism’ Le Nouvel Observateur

‘Simply magical’ Elle

‘A masterfully composed poetic and picaresque fable’ Le Figaro

‘A refreshing burst of writing, worth lapping up’ Le Point

‘If Miguel Bonnefoy’s novel was a painting, it might be likened to a Diego Rivera piece’ La Vie

‘Young author Miguel Bonnefoy melds poetry and tragedy in a debut as brilliant as it is lightly fantastical’ Stylist

‘An unforgettable new voice’ Le Soir