Não Digam Que Não Temos Nada by Madeleine Thien

Set against the backdrop of China's tumultuous history from the Cultural Revolution to the Tiananmen Square protests, this poignant narrative weaves together the lives of two families bound by music, love, and the relentless pursuit of freedom. Through the eyes of a young girl in Canada, the story unfolds as she uncovers the intertwined fates of her father and his enigmatic friend, both musicians whose lives were irrevocably altered by political upheaval. As the past and present converge, the novel explores themes of memory, loss, and the enduring power of art to transcend the confines of time and place.