The Sideways Life of Denny Voss

In this poignant and humorous novel longlisted for the 2025 Giller Prize, Denny Voss, a 30-year-old man living in rural Minnesota with his elderly mother and blind deaf Saint Bernard, finds himself facing a murder charge after a bizarre incident involving a sled full of guns. Despite his developmental delay and a life marked by limits, Denny’s journey through the legal system, aided by his court-appointed therapist, uncovers unexpected truths about himself, his family, and the chaos that often follows his attempts to do the right thing. As he awaits trial, Denny must confront his past and chart a new course for his future amidst the love that surrounds him.