Hermine: An Animal Life

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The narrative unfolds through the life of a protagonist overshadowed by her family's indifference, portrayed through the lens of sixty-four animals. Each creature reflects her experiences and emotions, set against a backdrop of familial neglect and hostility. The story evokes a poignant exploration of longing for connection and the absence of tenderness. Through its unique structure and design, the book captures the essence of a painful childhood marked by a father's scowl and the tumultuous dynamics of sibling relationships, translated from German by Jaimy Gordon.