'Small Boat' inspires readers to examine their own moral failings

25/05/2026

Book Review

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"Small Boat" by Vincent Delecroix is a fictionalized account of a real-life tragedy, during which 27 migrants died after their inflatable dinghy capsized in the English Channel. It was shortlisted for the International Booker Prize in 2025.

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'Small Boat' inspires readers to examine their own moral failings

Live from New York, it’s … a pretty great novel, especially on audio

Lauren Groff’s ‘Brawler’ is a gut-punch of a story collection

Poet Maggie Smith explores body and mind in her new collection

'Good People' reveals itself through myriad narrators

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'Blob: A Love Story' offers a surreal look at love and identity

Jennette McCurdy's debut novel explores misguided yearning

'Just Watch Me' explores odd corners of the internet

'The Hitch' is a perfect blend of comedy and oddball charm