Andreas Ban

Daša Drndić

In a quiet Croatian coastal town, a retired psychologist named Andreas Ban finds himself adrift, his body failing and his past resurfacing. Once a man of science and words, he is now confronted by the ghosts of memory, particularly those from the tumultuous eras of WWII and Yugoslavia's violent dissolution. This novel delves into the profound struggle to confront and articulate buried truths, exploring themes of remembrance, mortality, and the weight of history. Through Ban's introspective journey, the narrative grapples with the ways in which personal and collective pasts are remembered, distorted, and ultimately, must be faced.

Daša Drndić

A man facing his own mortality embarks on a final, poignant journey across Europe, confronting the lingering specters of history and the architects of past atrocities. As his life draws to a close, he engages in a profound, personal match against the ultimate adversary, Death itself. This narrative delves into the enduring weight of historical trauma, the search for meaning in the face of oblivion, and the complex legacy of World War II. Through a distinctive and unflinching literary style, the author crafts a powerful meditation on memory, guilt, and the human condition.