The novel “The Pathfinder: Not Your Prey” by writer, philosopher, and psychologist Rovshan Abdullaoglu, which explores the lives of African tribes, has achieved recognition in the Eric Hoffer Book Award. The book has garnered positive reviews from the judging panel and has made it to the finals of this prestigious American literary competition.
Named after the renowned American philosopher and writer Eric Hoffer, this award has been regarded as one of the world’s most significant and esteemed literary competitions since its inception. The competition is distinguished by its complete independence from political and commercial interests, and it evaluates the works of independent authors and publishers to highlight the most deserving ones to a broad audience. The main goal of the award is to recognize and promote substantial works that reflect original and impactful thinking and to introduce them to the world. Works that offer new and unique perspectives on social issues and stimulate public discourse are particularly valued.
The competition accepts both newly written and previously published successful works. Entries are assessed by professional judges based on categories such as writing style, depth of content, and impact on the reader. Out of several thousand entries, only a few advance to the finalist stage. The novel “The Pathfinder: Not Your Prey” is among those selected for this limited list.