Episode

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

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Book Review
Published
May 25, 2026
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168
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Summary

"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.