Shy

The story follows a troubled teenage boy through a few strange, harrowing hours. Wandering the night, he hears the voices of teachers, parents, those he has hurt, and those who love him, while escaping Last Chance, a home for “very disturbed young men.” Caught between past traumas, night terrors, and an uncertain future, he navigates a vast, painful night.

Max Porter extends his exploration of boyhood begun in "Grief Is the Thing with Feathers" and "Lanny", asking how youthful wonder can turn dark and violent. "Shy" is a lyrical, music-infused tour de force from one of his generation’s most gifted writers.