Well, without more context it's hard to say precisely. 'Kudos' in general can imply praise or acclaim. So perhaps the novel is about someone achieving great things and getting recognition, and it might follow their journey towards that acclaim, including the obstacles they face, the people they meet along the way, and how they grow as a person during this pursuit.
Since I don't have detailed information about this 'kudos a novel', it could be a story that focuses on the internal growth of a character. Maybe the protagonist starts from a humble beginning and through a series of events, they gain 'kudos' which could be in the form of respect from others, self - discovery, or achieving a long - held goal. It could also explore different cultures and values as the character progresses towards getting this 'kudos'.
I'm not sure specifically as there could be many novels named something like this. It could be about various things such as the adventures of the characters, their relationships, or a particular theme like love, friendship, or a struggle in a specific setting.