She Who Remains

“This is an astonishing novel about identity, gender, violence and freedom. It takes a very specific cultural practice, the ‘sworn virgin’ tradition in the Albanian mountains, and transforms it into something emotionally expansive and universal. What impressed us was the intensity and precision of the voice. Izidora Angel’s translation, which preserves the rawness and musicality of the prose, is beautifully done.” Read more...

The Best Fiction Books: The 2026 International Booker Prize

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