Welcome to Litsy!

A beautiful book & tribute to Dehnel‘s grandmother Lala. It reads like a memoir of her life in Poland including WW2. The writing is delightful - light, whimsical & poetic. He captures Lala beautifully: a charming woman - happy, strong-willed w a sense of mischief. A confusing number of characters - it‘s more a creative memoir than novel - but I forgave it because of the tone: like having tea with a poet & his iconic grandmother. Teffi fans will ❤️

I‘ve just started this. It‘s delightful so far; his tone is charming, friendly and with gentle humour - it reminds me of Teffi‘s stories. There is a poignant undertone - things lost in war & upheaval - but a light comic touch. It crosses into memoir (I think it‘s his actual family) but perhaps he had to imagine so much much of the past that it evolved into a novel? A little confusing - I‘m going with it at the moment. Beautiful writing too.

Almost 3 hours in to #24in48 (I think I am on the 6 hour plan—maybe I can try for 8?!) and I have finished my second goal book.
I‘m struggling to review this. Is it a memoir/bio of the author‘s grandmother‘s life in 20th century Poland (if so it‘s a pick!)? Or is it a fictitious family saga featuring the author as a character (as a historian and genealogist this just pisses me off). I‘ve researched and can‘t figure it out. #intranslation #Poland

I‘m awake! Read about an hour and a half last night, and finished my first goal (previously started) book. Aiming to finish this one next, I have just over 80 pages to go. #24in48 #arc

I should really be sleeping, but instead I‘m starting this! #librarything #arc #uptoolate