My Cat Yugoslavia by Pajtim Statovci
The novel intertwines the stories of two characters: Bekim, a young man navigating life in Finland as an immigrant from Kosovo, and his mother, Emine, who recounts her past in Yugoslavia. Bekim struggles with his identity and sexuality, forming an unusual relationship with a talking cat and a pet boa constrictor, which symbolize his internal conflicts and quest for belonging. Emine's narrative reveals the challenges and cultural shifts she faced during her arranged marriage and subsequent migration. Through these parallel stories, the book explores themes of displacement, identity, and the complexities of human and animal relationships.
The 17011th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2014
- Nationality
- Finnish
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 240-300
- Original Language
- Finnish
- Avg User Rating
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(4.0)
- Alternate Titles
- - Kissani Jugoslavia
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