On a remote Dutch dairy farm, ten-year-old Jas navigates a world of unique sensory experiences. When a tragic accident claims her brother, her family spirals into grief, and Jas's vivid imagination transforms into a landscape of increasingly disturbing fantasies. This powerful debut explores the unsettling realities of childhood trauma and the desperate measures a family takes to cope with unbearable loss.
Why You Should Read?
- Experience a haunting exploration of childhood grief and the psychological toll of trauma on a rural family.
- Delve into a unique narrative voice, rich with unsettling imagery and a distinctive portrayal of a young girl's inner world.
- Discover the Booker International Prize 2020 winning novel, celebrated for its originality and profound emotional depth.
- Appreciate Michele Hutchison's acclaimed translation, which masterfully captures the book's raw beauty and challenging themes.