The Book
A lyrical and moving Polish family saga set against the turbulent backdrop of twentieth-century Europe
Lala has lived a dazzling life. Born in Poland just after the First World War and brought up to be a perfect example of her class and generation - tolerant, selfless and brave - Lala is an independent woman who has survived some of the most turbulent events of her times. As she senses the first signs of dementia, she battles to keep her memories alive through her stories, telling her grandson tales of a life filled with love, betrayal and extraordinary acts of courage.
Sweeping from nineteenth-century Kiev to modern-day Poland, this enthralling family saga is a celebration of a beautiful life well lived.
Additional Information
| Subject | Fiction, Translated Fiction |
|---|---|
| Pages | 400 |
| Imprint | Oneworld |
Reviews
‘A declaration of love for literature and a tribute to an extraordinary woman.'
‘A masterfully constructed novel…mature and highly entertaining.'
‘Lala is unique - no author displays such maturity of style, knowledge of form and literary erudition at the age of twenty, because nobody is ever as well-read or intellectual at that age. Dehnel - who wrote this book aged twenty to twenty-two - is the exception that proves the rule.'
‘Dehnel is gifted with superb literary instinct.'
