Undiscovered

LONGLISTED FOR THE 2024 INTERNATIONAL BOOKER PRIZE, this riveting autofiction by award-winning Peruvian journalist Gabriela Wiener delves into the complexities of colonialism through her own family legacy. Set against the backdrop of a Paris museum exhibition showcasing pre-Columbian artifacts looted from her homeland, Wiener grapples with her great-great-grandfather's role as a colonial explorer while reflecting on her father's infidelity and her own polyamorous relationships. In a poignant exploration of identity and heritage, she confronts the interwoven threads of personal and historical narratives, uncovering themes of abandonment, jealousy, and the impact of her ancestry on her present struggles with love and race. Translated by Julia Sanches.