The Hired Man by Aminatta Forna
Set in a small Croatian town recovering from the scars of war, the story unfolds through the eyes of Duro Kolak, a local handyman whose life intertwines with an English family renovating a dilapidated house. As Duro assists them, the layers of the town's troubled past and his own personal history are gradually revealed, exposing the lingering tensions and unhealed wounds left by conflict. Through evocative storytelling, the narrative explores themes of memory, reconciliation, and the enduring impact of war on both individuals and communities.
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- Published
- 1969
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- British
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- 320-350
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- English
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