The 2016 year. A brother and sister from the capital are going to their sister's wedding. Nastusia lives with her mother in the north of the Donetsk region, where fighting was going on until recently. Oleh and Yara are not too eager to return to their hometown - both of them have a bad relationship with their mother, and everything around reminds them of their difficult childhood and the death of their artist father.
"Nastusia's Wedding" is a journey to the Donetsk region in a whirlwind of new and old acquaintances, unexpected losses, and restored memories, which will help you better understand who you are and what you really need.
What is good about this book:
- Through the story of one family, the author presents an entire social section of Ukrainian society with problems of identity, language, memory, and the search for one's roots.
- Skillfully and unobtrusively depicts the lives of people affected by the war.
- Shows the difference between those who stubbornly continue to hold on to their roots and those who decided to start a new life.
About the author:
Olha Bohomaz is a copywriter, communications manager, and marketer. "Nastusia's Wedding" is her debut novel.
