Tarantula

Set in 1984 Guatemala, this thought-provoking novel explores the complex afterlives of the Holocaust through the story of Eduardo and his brother, who are sent from the US to a mysterious summer camp. As the narrative unfolds, it delves into themes of memory, trauma, and identity, raising powerful questions about the enduring impact of history on individuals and collective consciousness. A meditation on inheritance, violence, and connection, the book offers an intense and ambivalent reflection on the long shadows cast by the past.