Thirst
(Author) Marina YuszczukA breakout, genre-blurring novel from one of the most exciting new voices of Latin America's feminist gothic. Across two different time periods, two women confront fear, loneliness, mortality, and a haunting yearning that will not let them rest. In the nineteenth century, a vampire arrives from Europe to the coast of Buenos Aires, on the run from the Church. She must adapt, intermingle with humans, and, most importantly, be discreet. In present-day Buenos Aires, a woman finds herself at an impasse as she grapples with her mother's terminal illness and her own relationship with motherhood. When she first encounters the vampire in a cemetery, something ignites within the two women -- and they cross a threshold from which there's no turning back. Thirstplays with the boundaries of genre while exploring the limits of female agency, the consuming power of desire, and the fragile vitality of even the most immortal of creatures.
Marina Yuszczuk
Marina Yuszczuk is a Ukrainian-born writer known for her poignant and lyrical prose. Her works often explore themes of identity, memory, and displacement, drawing from her own experiences as an immigrant. Yuszczuk's most notable work is "The Weight of Snow," a collection of interconnected short stories that have been praised for their emotional depth and vivid imagery. Her writing style is characterized by its poetic language and attention to detail, creating a haunting and immersive reading experience. Yuszczuk's contributions to literature have had a profound impact on the genre of contemporary fiction, offering a unique perspective on the immigrant experience and the complexities of human relationships.
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