S.J. Naudé is the author of two collections of short stories and two novels. He is the winner of the Nadine Gordimer Short Story Award, the University of Johannesburg Prize, and the kykNet-Rapport prize, and is the only writer to win the Hertzog Prize twice consecutively in its 100-year history. His first novel, The Third Reel, was shortlisted for the Sunday Times prize. His work has been published in Granta and other journals in the US, UK, the Netherlands, and Italy.
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The momentum of Fathers and Fugitives is maintained by its elegant prose and intricate plotlines. While the thematic complexity, subtle narrative twists, and provocative imagery produce a challenging narrative, the payoff is well worth the effort.
— The Gay and Lesbian Review, Mar 1 2025![]()
★ “Naudé is an extraordinary writer, going deep into the psyches of his characters while maintaining a startling aura of mystery.”— Publishers Weekly, Oct 31 2024
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