#CAPSULEreads - muse Gitana's TOP 3 books this year

- Abdulrazak Gurnah'S DESERTION

in 2021 The Nobel Prize winner's book explores themes of colonialism, love, family, and identity. The book begins in the 20th century. at the beginning, when the English orientalist Martin Piris arrives in East Africa and begins an affair with a local woman, Rehana. Their relationship faces many cultural and social challenges. This story later intertwines with the fortunes of Martin's family, revealing deep-seated racial and cultural tensions.

- Juliet Grames THE SEVEN OR EIGHT DEATHS OF STELLA FORTUNA

The book tells about the life of Stella Fortuna, an Italian-American, full of adventure, danger and family secrets. The action of the book begins in the 20th century, at the beginning in a small Calabrian village, where Stella Fortūna is born. Stella is a special girl whose life is marked by mysterious and incredible disasters that threaten her life. Each of her "deaths" is like a tiny miracle story, reflecting both Stella's determination and the strength of her family. The book captivates with the depth and emotional intensity of its narrative, revealing both the personal and cultural struggles that shape Stella Fortuna's life and legacy.

- Joana Gierak-Onoszko 27 TOBY OBEDO’S DEATHS

An in-depth and shocking analysis of the true story of systemic abuse and tragedies in Canada's residential school system. From one tragic case, this book sheds light on the wider problem and its long-term consequences for local communities. The book begins its story with Toby Obed, a 27-year-old man who died as a result of violence, abuse and neglect in the residential school system. These schools were established to assimilate Native children into Canadian culture, but often became places where children were subjected to physical and psychological abuse. This work is a poignant reminder of the suffering experienced by so many indigenous children and encourages us to work towards a better future based on respect, justice and humanity.