Očista by Sofi Oksanen
Set against the backdrop of Estonia's tumultuous history, the story intertwines the lives of two women from different generations, each grappling with their own haunting pasts. The narrative unfolds as Aliide, an elderly woman living in rural Estonia, discovers Zara, a young woman on the run from human traffickers, hiding on her property. As their lives intersect, buried secrets and painful memories resurface, revealing the scars left by war, betrayal, and survival. Through their shared experiences, the novel explores themes of oppression, resilience, and the quest for redemption in a world marked by political and personal turmoil.
- Published
- 2008
- Nationality
- Finnish
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 370-400
- Original Language
- Finnish
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- Alternate Titles
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- Puhdistus
- Purga
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