Our book of the week is
LÁZÁR by Nelio Biedermann translated by Jamie Bulloch. This sweeping historical novel about the aristocratic von Lázár family during the 20
th century from the Austro Hungarian empire through to Russian occupation is a buzzy debut which has received much praise. Patti Smith, Dua Lipa and Christian Kracht are fans.
It prompted some questions:
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Is One Hundred years of Solitude a good comparison?
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What is the meaning of the translucent skin and gothic forest?
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Can you spot the modern literature references (Anna missed most of them!)
Here are some read-alikes if you enjoyed Lázár:
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Held by Anne Michaels
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Beddebrooks by Thomas Mann
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The Director by Daniel Kehlmann translated by Ross Benjamin
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The Radetzky March by Joseph Roth translated by Michael Hofmann
Coming up: TRANSCRIPTION by Ben Lerner
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