Farewell, Ghosts

In "Farewell, Ghosts," Ida, a married woman in her late 30s living in Rome, grapples with her past as she sorts through her family's belongings at her mother's request. Confronted by memories tied to her father's mysterious disappearance 23 years prior, she navigates strained relationships and her own sense of identity shaped by that absence. As the weight of her childhood home and its ghosts press upon her, Ida must find a way to confront her fears and ultimately release her connection to her father. This beautifully translated novel by Ann Goldstein explores themes of trauma, identity, and the struggle for emotional liberation.