Hard by a Great Forest
As a child, Leo Vardiashvili had to flee with his family from his home in Georgia and ended up in London, where he studied English literature at Queen Mary University. Taking inspiration from his own life, he has now joined the literary world with his debut novel Hard by a Great Forest.
What is Hard by a Great Forest About?
Hard by a Great Forest is a powerful novel that explores the impact of war and displacement on a family. Saba follows in his father’s footsteps to return to their homeland in Georgia after fleeing as a child. Decades later, the father goes back to Georgia, pulled by memories of his lost wife. Saba and his brother wait to hear from their father, but only gets a mysterious note telling them not to follow him. Hearing this, Saba embarks on a journey to discover what happened, both to his father and the country he was born in. This compassionate and heart-wrenching novel is a testament to the resilience and strength of a people rebuilding their lives after unimaginable trauma.
When Will Hard by a Great Forest be Released?
Hard by a Great Forest is expected to be released by Penguin Publishing Group on January 30th 2024 in the UK and U.S.
What is the Page Count?
Hard by a Great Forest has a page count of 352.
Where Can You Pre-Order Hard by a Great Forest?
You can pre-order Hard by a Great Forest through Waterstones (£16.99) in the UK and Barnes & Noble ($29) in the U.S.
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