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17 May 2026$13.76 - $30.59
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A spare and propulsive novel, it follows a man from adolescence to old age as he is unravelled by a series of events beyond his grasp, and asks profound questions about what makes a life worth living – and what breaks it.
Roddy Doyle, Chair of judges, remarked “[w]e had never read anything quite like it” and described it as an “extraordinary, singular novel”.
In this special event, Doyle talks to Szalay about his lauded book and hears his reflections six months on from winning the life-changing prize.
Supported by Platinum Patrons Betsy & Michael Benjamin.
Proudly part of the Auckland Council whānau
Local tip
He tīwhiri mō te rohe
Check out the sculpture of celebrated Kiwi opera singer Dame Kiri Te Kanawa which sits on Level 3 of the Aotea Centre. It was created by local artist Terry Stringer and unveiled by Dame Kiri Te Kanawa herself when the auditorium was named in her honour in 2019.
Getting there
Te huarahi ki reira
The Aotea Centre is a short walk up Queen Street from Waitematā Station, and the Civic car park is conveniently located beside the venue if you’re driving.
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