Intimacies

In "Intimacies," a New York Times Top 10 book of 2021 by Katie Kitamura, a woman arrives in The Hague to take on the role of an interpreter at the International Court, seeking both escape from her past in New York and a place to belong. As she navigates complex personal relationships—including a lover still entangled with his wife and a friend who witnesses a violent crime—she also finds herself embroiled in a politically charged situation involving a former president accused of war crimes. This haunting and morally astute novel explores themes of power, love, and identity, challenging the protagonist to confront her deepest desires amidst impending betrayal and heartbreak.