Pastoral Care - John Prins

Pastoral Care - John Prins

Published by: Otago University Press

Winner of: BEST FIRST BOOK AWARD FICTION

The Best First Book Award is sponsored by Mātātuhi Foundation.

A youth group leader seeks solace from an AI chatbot. Two brothers disagree about the future of the family bach. A teacher positions himself for another career change. In John Prins’ lively story collection, both men and women battle to balance domestic and work spheres, how they perceive themselves and how they act. Funny, assured, thoughtful, of the moment and of this place, Pastoral Care is a grand debut.

Book Cover