Breathing Into Marble by Laura Sintija
Set against the backdrop of a small Lithuanian town, this poignant narrative delves into the complexities of family, love, and the human psyche. The story follows a couple, Isabel and Liudas, who adopt a troubled boy named Ilya from an orphanage, hoping to mend their fractured lives. As they navigate the challenges of integrating Ilya into their family, deep-seated secrets and emotional scars surface, testing their resilience and capacity for compassion. The novel intricately weaves themes of identity, belonging, and the haunting shadows of the past, offering a profound exploration of the fragile nature of human connections.
The 17152nd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2009
- Nationality
- Unknown
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 200-250
- Original Language
- Lithuanian
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- Baltic literature: the best contemporary fiction you need to read (New East Digital Archive)