Baku,Azerbaijan 12 August 2024-Mediamark Digital
The novel “I Am Not Edible,“ by writer, philosopher, and psychologist Rovshan Abdullaoglu, which depicts the lives of African tribes, has achieved success in the Eric Hoffer Book Award in America. The book received positive reviews from the jury and made it to the finals.
This competition, named after the renowned American philosopher and writer Eric Hoffer, has been considered one of the largest and most prestigious literary contests in the world since its inception. Distinguished by its independence from political and commercial interests, the competition evaluates the works of independent writers and publishers, bringing the most deserving ones to a wide audience. The primary goal of the contest is to reward and promote substantial works that reflect original and impactful thought. Special value is placed on works that offer new, unique perspectives on social issues and stimulate public discussion.
Both newly written and published, successful works are submitted to the competition. The submissions are evaluated by professional judges across categories such as writing style, content depth, and the emotional impact on readers. Only a few works among thousands rise to the finalist stage, and the novel “I Am Not Edible” is among them.