DOOM 94

A disarmingly genuine and funny coming-of-age story of a fourteen-year-old youngster who is trying to find himself by exploring the rebellious subculture of metal, but also a witty, almost documentary-like portrait of the 90s life in Latvia after the collapse of the Soviet Union. Upon its publication, "Jelgava 94"became an immediate national bestseller, warmlyendorsed by the current fourteen-year-olds of Gen Z as well as earning praise from their parents and teachers alike."We had just been kicked off the Jelgava-Riga train. For nothing, really. We did not have tickets. Having made comments about our hair, the team of conductors kicked us out, hair flying. The train continued on, whereas we were stuck here, in Olaine."2014 Latvian Literature Award as the Debut of the Year2014 European Union Prize for Literature