Description
Wera, a former men's hairdresser with a tongue like a razor, embarks on a bleak odyssey through neighbors, flea markets, pawn shops, and former lovers in an effort to gather funds for a dignified funeral for her recently deceased husband. In her narrative, a panorama of characters parades before us, all of whom find themselves on the brink of life, poverty, and society, yet refuse to accept this role and fight tooth and nail for their dignity. The novel quickly gained a cult status in the Polish literary scene upon its release. It has received numerous awards, including the most prestigious Polish Nike Award and the Adam Mickiewicz Award, and was named the best book of 2022 by the newspaper Gazeta Wyborcza and the weekly Polityka.
Information
Author: Rudzka Zyta
Publication date: October 15, 2024
Manufacturer: Dokořán s. r. o.
Genres: Novels, Books, Fiction, World fiction
Type: Hardcover books
Pages: 228
ISBN/EAN: 9788076751903