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Intimacies

A New York Times Top 10 Book of 2021
By Katie Kitamura
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Intimacies by Katie Kitamura is a literary novel that explores themes of power, language, and the search for connection. It follows an interpreter at The Hague who navigates complex personal and professional challenges while dealing with the nuances of cross-cultural communication. The story delves into the intricacies of human relationships and the moral ambiguities faced in both intimate and public spheres.
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You might enjoy this book if you are drawn to stories about personal and moral complexities, as it delves into the life of a woman working as an interpreter at the International Court. It explores themes of language, power, and uncertainty in a subtle yet profound way, appealing to those who appreciate introspective and thought-provoking narratives.

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A 2021 pick for Barack Obama and the New York Times, Intimacies is a dazzling exploration of truth and power.

'An incredible writer' - Natalie Portman

'One of my favourite novels of the past few years' - Caleb Azumah Nelson

'Captivating' - Elif Shafak

'Charged with tension and power' - Avni Doshi

'Simply stunning' - Brandon Taylor

'Gorgeous' - Raven Leilani

An interpreter has come to The Hague to escape New York and work at the International Court. She's drawn into simmering personal dramas.

Her lover, Adriaan, is separated from his wife but still entangled in his marriage. Her friend Jana witnesses a seemingly random act of violence, a crime the interpreter becomes increasingly obsessed with as she befriends the victim's sister.

She's pulled into an explosive political controversy when she's asked to interpret for a former president accused of war crimes. She is soon pushed to the precipice, where betrayal and heartbreak threaten to overwhelm her, forcing her to decide what she wants from her life.

One of Barack Obama's Favourite 2021 Reads

A New York Times Top 10 Book of 2021

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Intimacies by Katie Kitamura has received high praise for its incisive examination of power and morality. Critics commend Kitamura's precise and engaging prose, describing the novel as a tense and intelligent exploration of personal and geopolitical dynamics. The book is celebrated for its moral complexity and beautifully crafted narrative, establishing Kitamura as a remarkable and insightful writer.

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ISBN: 9781529112078

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 August 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 198g

Pages: 240

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About the Author

Katie Kitamura's most recent novel, A Separation, was a finalist for the Premio von Rezzori and a New York Times Notable Book. It was named a best book of the year by over a dozen publications, translated into 16 languages, and is being adapted for film. Her two previous novels, Gone to the Forest and The Longshot were both finalists for the New York Public Library's Young Lions Fiction Award. A recipient of fellowships from the Lannan Foundation and Santa Maddalena, Kitamura has written for publications including the New York Times Book Review, Guardian, BOMB, and Triple Canopy. She teaches in the Creative Writing Program at New York University.

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