27May,2024
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Kairos emerges as an irresistibly captivating masterpiece, weaving a tale of romance blossoming amidst the backdrop of East Berlin's twilight in the late 1980s.
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The book unfolds as a narrative that seamlessly blends an initial tale of intrigue with a subsequent dystopian narrative twist.
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The story centers on Ma, an eighty-year-old woman who falls into a deep depression following the death of her husband. Despite efforts, she remains bedridden and despondent.
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A powerful novel that delves into a forgotten aspect of World War I history. The story follows a Senegalese man who, despite never leaving his village , finds himself fighting as a "Chocolat" soldier with the French army.
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Rijneveld won for "The Discomfort of Evening," translated from Dutch by Michele Hutchison. The book follows a young girl in a devout Christian farming family in the Netherlands.
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Jokha Alharthi won for "Celestial Bodies," translated from Arabic by Marilyn Booth. The novel provides a glimpse into Omani society through the lives of three sisters.
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Olga Tokarczuk won for "Flights," translated from Polish by Jennifer Croft. This fragmented novel explores themes of travel, anatomy, and the human condition.
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A poignant and introspective nove that takes place over the course of a single evening in a dive bar in a small Israeli city. The protagonist is a comedian who takes the stage for what will be his final show.
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"The Vegetarian" is a haunting and provocative novel by Han Kang that delves into the complexities of power, obsession, and the human psyche.
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