The Eighth Life (for Brilka)

Longlisted for the International Booker Prize and winner of the Warwick Prize for Women in Translation, The Eighth Life (for Brilka) is an epic multigenerational tale beginning in the wake of the Russian Revolution. Centered around a family bound by a cherished chocolate recipe, the story explores themes of love, loss, and haunting memories across a turbulent century. As characters navigate their dreams and desires amidst historical upheaval, they experience a symphony of relationships that reflect and reshape their lives. Translated from German, this poignant narrative invites readers to lose themselves in its rich tapestry of human experience.