August Prize おーがすとしょう
Edition 15 (2003)
Winners
3 peopleAn ensemble novel about how chance and choice affect the lives of its characters. Small events and tangled relationships give the story a quiet but tense Nordic atmosphere.
Small chances change lives.
An essayistic and scholarly work that blends philosophical and scientific perspectives on life and existence. It offers a multi-angle discussion of biology, ethics, and how humans understand living systems.
An exploration of life and ethics.
A YA novel about a girl confronting her mother's illness and the pressures of family life. It depicts grief, loneliness, and friendship with a delicate touch that resonated with many young readers.
A coming-of-age story under the shadow of illness.