A review by laura_cat
The Eighth Life (for Brilka) by Nino Haratischwili

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Longest book I’ve ever read (by far). Beautifully done, especially the infinite loop from start to finish. Generational trauma is a focus; how ancestors’ decisions, experiences, and oppressions influence the present. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Rape, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Suicide attempt, and War

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Drug use, Grief, and Murder

Minor: Deportation