When a London family is shattered by sudden loss, an unexpected visitor arrives—a mysterious crow who becomes antagonist, healer, and unlikely companion. Max Porter's stunning debut weaves together grief, dark humour, and profound tenderness as a father and two boys navigate unbearable sadness with the help of this sentimental trickster. Part novella, part fable, part meditation on loss, this genre-defying masterpiece earned the Dylan Thomas Prize and Sunday Times recognition for its dazzling originality. A decade after publication, readers continue discovering why this extraordinary novel captures the transformative power of grief and the strange grace found in unexpected places. Haunting, poetic, and utterly unforgettable.