Lanny

Max Porter’s Lanny blends folklore, realism, and experimental typography to tell the story of a boy and his community. The novel captures the collective voice of a village, where fear and myth coexist with tenderness. Porter explores childhood, imagination, and moral panic. The figure of Dead Papa Toothwort gives the book its eerie pulse. Despite its darkness, the novel holds deep empathy. A daring and emotionally rich work.