This assured debut novel from acclaimed Chilean author Andrea Jeftanovic explores the devastating psychological effects of the conflict in the Balkans on a family who flee to South America to build a new life. It is told from the perspective of the young Tamara,as she tries to make sense of growing up haunted by a distant conflict. Yet the ghosts of war re-emerge in their new land - which has its own traumatic past - to tear the family apart.Staging scenes from childhood as if the characters were rehearsing for a play,the novel uses all the imaginary resources of theatre director,set paint- er and lighting designer to pose the question: how can Tamara salvage an identity as an adult from the ruins of memory,and rediscover the ability to love With themes that echo Elif Shafak'sThe Bastard of Istanbul ,a sensitive narrator recalling Eimear McBride'sA Girl is a Half-Formed Thing ,and a focus on the body in the style of Elfriede Jelinek,this is an artfully construct- ed,widely praised work from one of the most exciting novelists at work in Latin America today.
Publisher: Charco PressISBN: 9781916465657Number of pages: 160Dimensions: 198 x 129 mm
MEDIA REVIEWS
"A memorable novel of devastating poignancy." -Irish Times
"Exquisitely constructed and executed." -New Internationalist"A memorable novel of devastating poignancy." -Irish Times"Jeftanovic's prose,seamlessly reproduced by Frances Riddle,is exquisite,each sentence carefully crafted,doing so much on its own,while contributing to the whole." -BookBlast"Theatre of War is a confident debut and a powerful exorcism of one family's inherited trauma." -The Skinny"It shows us that wars last far longer than battles in the hearts,minds,the very DNA of those who have to suffer them. Theatre of War is an absolute triumph or literature." -Books and Bao"Jeftanovic's staccato rhythms,with short lines and stark and sometimes dark imagery,matches the urgency of the novel,along with its lyrical and symbolic qualities" -Morning Star"Jeftanovic explores the darkest corners of human psychology...a rare gem." -El Cultural"Restless and wholly engrossing." -Sounds & Colours
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