About the Author
Eva Baltasar
ISBN 9789392099694
Rs. 640
Simon & Schuster
Boulder
Who it's for: Readers of literary fiction and queer narratives
Working as a cook on a merchant ship, a woman comes to know and love Samsa, a woman who gives her the nickname "Boulder." When Samsa gets a job in Reykjavik and the couple decides to move there together, Samsa decides that she wants to have a child. She is already forty and can't bear to let the opportunity pass her by. Boulder is less enthused, but doesn't know how to say no—and so finds herself dragged along on a journey that feels as thankless as it is alien.With motherhood changing Samsa into a stranger, Boulder must decide where her priorities lie, and whether her yearning for freedom can truly trump her yearning for love.Once again, Eva Baltasar demonstrates her preeminence as a chronicler of queer voices navigating a hostile world—and in prose as brittle and beautiful as an ancient saga.
Highlights
- Follows a woman working as a cook on a merchant ship
- Explores a queer relationship and the challenges of motherhood
- Set in Reykjavik after the couple moves there
- Written by Eva Baltasar, translated by Julia Sanches
- Prose described as brittle and beautiful
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What is the book about?
It follows a woman nicknamed Boulder who works as a cook on a merchant ship. She falls in love with Samsa, and when they move to Reykjavik, Samsa wants a child, leading Boulder to confront her feelings about motherhood and freedom.
Who is the author?
Eva Baltasar, a writer known for chronicling queer voices. The book is translated by Julia Sanches.
Is this a translated work?
Yes, it is translated from the original language by Julia Sanches.
What is the setting?
The story begins on a merchant ship and later moves to Reykjavik, where the couple settles.
What themes does it explore?
It explores themes of queer love, motherhood, and the tension between personal freedom and commitment.