A review by katt
The Eighth Life (for Brilka) by Nino Haratischwili

challenging dark emotional sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

A moving, devastating saga that follows two families over a century in Georgia and the former USSR. Well written and engaging for all 1258 pages (pages from ebook). I feel crushed and also so connected to the families in this saga. The book also somehow left me feeling a tiny bit hopeful.
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