A Constellation of Vital Phenomena

Set in a snow-covered village in Chechnya, this story follows eight-year-old Havaa, whose father is abducted by soldiers, and her neighbor Akhmed, who seeks help from doctor Sonja Rabina to protect her. As Sonja navigates the challenges of her bombed-out hospital, the lives of these three strangers become unexpectedly intertwined over five intense days, revealing deep connections amid the turmoil. Praised as spectacular, the novel explores the intricate bonds that form in times of crisis.