Thailand, 27th Nov 2025, - Nero and Sporus by S.P. Somtow has been named a winner of the Voyages of Verses Book Award from OneTribune Media and shortlisted for the BREW Readers' Choice Award by The Chrysalis BREW Project.
According to OneTribune Media, the Voyages of Verses Award honors "books that expand the horizon of what literature can achieve." The recognition is given to works that "challenge preconceived notions, broaden worldviews, and celebrate the rich blend of voices that shape our global narrative."
In its review, OneTribune Media wrote that Nero and Sporus "reimagines an entire soul," describing it as "an exploration of transformation, survival, and the price of beauty in a world where love and power are impossible to separate."
The Chrysalis BREW Project likewise acknowledged the book's impact, stating, "Somtow doesn't retell the tale of Nero and his notorious cruelty so much as he refracts it through the mirror of the human psyche, making every myth, crucifixion, and whispered prayer shimmer with tragic irony." The publication also noted that "its resonance with today's dialogues on gender, power, and belonging gives it an undeniable relevance."
Both organizations recognized the work's literary innovation and historical insight. OneTribune Media noted its "fusion of classical imagery with psychological realism," while The Chrysalis BREW Project praised its "emotional authenticity" and its "voice to history's silence."
The book is available via major retailers, including Amazon.
About the Author
Somtow Sucharitkul, once described by the International Herald Tribune as "the most well-known expatriate Thai in the world," returned to Thailand after fifty years abroad. He is recognized for his work as a novelist and as a composer of operas, earning awards in both fields.
Media Contact
Organization: Author of Nero and Sporus by S.P. Somtow
Contact Person: Somtow Sucharitkul
Website: https://www.somtow.com/
Email: somtow@gmail.com
Country:Thailand
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