| Judges report
Rohypnol is a disturbing, white-knuckle ride into the lives of a group of self-centred, amoral young men who prey on unsuspecting young women out to party. With the aid of date-rape drugs, they lull them into a state where they can demean and defile them. But these guys are not merely irresponsible misogynists, they are the 'new punk' - nihilists without interest in or concern for any kind of future. But one night their partying results in a brutal murder that splinters the group and brings consequences to their actions. Rohypnol is a disquieting, shocking glimpse of a frightening world. It is an accomplished cautionary tale that surprises and unsettles the reader with its unexpected moments of humour. |
