Patrick Langley's short novel Arkady (2018/20) is the story of two boys (who become men) living on the margins of society after an early family tragedy. Told (with one exception) in a series of chapters separated by years, its a story of brothers looking out for each other in a society that cares nothing for them. Its a quick but effecting read & captures the relationship between the brothers really well, as they grow older & wiser (?).