The Eighth Life by Nino Haratishvili
(for Brilka)
"The Eighth Life" is an epic family saga that spans over a century, tracing the lives of a Georgian family through the tumultuous history of the Soviet Union. Beginning with the story of a young woman who escapes the Bolshevik Revolution, the novel delves into the lives of subsequent generations as they navigate through love, loss, and the enduring legacy of their family. With richly drawn characters and a captivating narrative, this book explores themes of identity, sacrifice, and the power of storytelling.
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- Published
- 2014
- Nationality
- Georgian
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 928
- Original Language
- German
- Avg User Rating
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(3.0)
- Alternate Titles
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- Das Achte Leben
- Het Achtste Leven [Voor Brilka]
- La Octava Vida
- The Eighth Life (For Brilka)
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This book is on the following 5 lists:
- 5374th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 100 Books From The Last 100 Years (Der SPIEGEL)
- 100 Books to Read from Eastern Europe and Central Asia (New East Digital Archive)
- The 100 Best Novels Of All Time (Runners-Up) (The Guardian)
- Warwick Prize for Women in Translation (University of Warwick)