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A Hungry Heart.

  • Published In: Publishers Weekly, 2025, v. 272, n. 48. P. 78 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: DAVIDSON, MARYJANICE 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on L.K. Quinn's debut novel, *The Toffee Man and the Kingdom of Ends*, which won the 2025 BookLife Fiction Prize for self-published authors. The story centers on April Smart, a resilient 10-year-old girl navigating a challenging environment filled with unreliable adults, including her mentally ill mother and manipulative stepfather. The novel explores themes of childhood, longing, and moral duty, drawing on Kantian philosophy, particularly the concept of the "Kingdom of Ends," which emphasizes treating individuals as ends in themselves. Quinn's writing captures April's unique perspective and emotional depth, making her journey both poignant and relatable. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Publishers Weekly. 2025/12, Vol. 272, Issue 48, p78
  • Document Type:Literary Criticism
  • Subject Area:Religion and Philosophy
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0000-0019
  • Accession Number:190246910
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