What I’d Rather Not Think About

“This is Posthuma’s second novel, her first to be translated into English. To give you a thumbnail description, it’s about a young woman whose twin brother—45 minutes her senior—is suicidal. She has to deal with his death at 35. It’s written in short sketches. It’s smart, well-observed, powerful, very controlled. It has lots of substance despite what on the surface appears to be a slim narrative. Without being showy, it’s impressively accomplished.” Read more...

The Best Novels in Translation: The 2024 International Booker Prize Shortlist

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