Focusing on the journey of an award-winning translator, this coming-of-age story explores the deep connection between language and healing. It delves into themes of empathy and sisterhood, highlighting both the beauty and challenges that arise from understanding others through words. As the protagonist navigates her experiences, she learns to embrace the complexities of communication and the transformative power of love in its various forms.
Eine Frau und ihr kleiner Sohn verschwinden auf mysteriöse Weise während des Urlaubs, eine orthodoxe Sekte will durch ständige Bewegung dem Teufel entkommen, die Ich-Erzählerin ist auf permanenter Wanderschaft: In ihrem neuen Buch 'Unrast' bannt die große polnische Autorin Olga Tokarczuk die Hektik des modernen Lebens in einen feinverwobenen erzählerischen und sprachlich brillanten Kosmos.§§
The narrative follows eight translators on a thrilling quest to locate a missing world-renowned author in a mysterious Polish forest. As they navigate the challenges of language and culture, the story explores themes of identity, the power of words, and the complexities of human connection. The novel weaves together the translators' diverse backgrounds and perspectives, creating a rich tapestry of experiences that highlight the intricacies of communication and the search for meaning in both literature and life.