Bolla

Name: Bolla
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SKU: 9780571361342
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By Pajtim Statovci

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Bolla by Pajtim Statovci is a deeply emotive novel that explores the complexities of identity and forbidden love amidst the political turmoil of 1990s Kosovo. The story follows the lives of two men from differing backgrounds as they navigate a passionate yet clandestine relationship, set against the backdrop of war and societal expectations. Through its rich narrative, the novel delves into themes of desire, cultural conflict, and the burdens of history.
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You may enjoy this book if you appreciate exploring complex themes of love, identity, and the far-reaching impacts of societal norms against the backdrop of a war-torn region. It's a powerful exploration of forbidden love and the internal battle one faces between personal desires and imposed expectations.

Bolla

The internationally award-winning novel of passion, war, migration -- and a destructive forbidden attraction between two men.

The internationally award-winning novel of passion, war, migration -- and a destructive forbidden attraction between two men.

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Devastating in the most beautiful ways. - Torrey Peters

Superb . . . Statovci is a major talent. - New York Times Book Review

It is April 1995. Kosovo is a country on the cusp of a dreadful war. Arsim is twenty-two, newly married, cautious - an Albanian trying to keep his head down and finish his studies in an atmosphere of creeping threat. Until he encounters Milos, a Serb, and begins a life in secret.

A pitch perfect excavation of the vandalism of war, the wounds of love and the limits of the human soul. - Eimear McBride

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Bolla by Pajtim Statovci is praised for its haunting exploration of desire, identity, and the complexities of human relationships, set against the backdrop of war-torn Kosovo. Reviewers highlight Statovci's poetic prose and deep psychological insights, noting the novel's poignant portrayal of love and longing amidst turmoil. The book is often described as both heart-wrenching and beautifully crafted, leaving a lasting impact with its evocative storytelling.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780571361342

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 April 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Faber & Faber

Edition: Main

Contributors:

Translated by David Hackston

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 202g

Pages: 240

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About the Author

PAJTIM STATOVCI was born in Kosovo to Albanian parents in 1990. His family fled the Yugoslav wars and moved to Finland when he was two years old. He holds an MA in comparative literature and is a PhD candidate at the University of Helsinki. His first book, My Cat Yugoslavia, won the Helsingin Sanomat Literature Prize for best debut novel; his second novel, Crossing, was a finalist for the National Book Award; and Bolla was awarded Finland's highest literary honor, The Finlandia Prize. In 2018, he received the Helsinki Writer of the Year Award.www.pajtimstatovci.com

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