Lullaby
No. of pages 208
Published: 2016
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"Lullaby" by Bernard Beckett explores the themes of consciousness, existence, and the nature of reality through the interaction between two characters, a young woman and an older man. The story unfolds in a seemingly idyllic setting where they engage in deep philosophical conversations. As the dialogue progresses, secrets and unsettling truths emerge, revealing the complexities of human emotions and relationships. The narrative challenges readers to reflect on the boundaries between love, control, and the essence of being. Ultimately, it poses profound questions about identity and the impact of the past on the present. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
There are 208 pages in this book. This book was published in 2016 by Text Publishing .
Bernard Beckett, born in 1967, is a high school teacher based in Wellington, New Zealand. Genesis was written while he was on a Royal Society Fellowship investigating DNA mutations. It won the New Zealand Post Book Award for Young Adults and the Esther Glen Award.
This book has been nominated for the following award:
New Zealand Children's Book Award
The New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults are administered by the New Zealand Book Awards Trust. In 2016, the Awards merged with the Library and Information Association of New Zealand Aotearoa (LIANZA) Awards. The awards are judged by a panel of five. Categories include: Margaret Mahy Book of the Year, Picture Book Award, Wright Family Foundation Esther Glen Award for Junior Fiction, Elsie Locke Award for Non-Fiction, Young Adult Fiction Award, Wright Family Foundation Te Kura Pounamu Award for Te Reo M?ori, Russell Clark Award for Illustration, Best First Book Award