Nastya's Tears

The final chapter of the series "She is from Mariupol"◎Women have no country, but they have always been fighting◎The Berlin Wall fell, the Cold War ended, and the Ukrainian economy collapsed...
The exile and migration of a generation, the fear and freedom of all mankind◎A contemporary Eastern European version of "The Odyssey"
The last piece of the puzzle of Eastern European private history is finally complete
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★Content Introduction
One day in 1993, Natasha played a Russian record at home. The cleaning lady next to her, Nastya, suddenly burst into tears. Natasha then realized that Nastya was the first Ukrainian she had met since her mother's death. Not only did she receive higher education in Kiev, but she was also a civil engineer...
How did she transform from a senior engineer in Ukraine into a Berlin cleaner? Why did she travel to Germany without a passport? And how did she part ways with her college sweetheart and marry a German building manager? "Nastya's Tears" follows the story of a Ukrainian woman who arrives in Germany, connecting the experiences of countless Eastern Europeans in the 1990s. It tells the story of the rift between two starkly different worlds and the shifting tides of time, the shattering of one individual and the dispersal of a generation.
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★Editor's recommendation: Women have neither home nor country.
History repeats itself again and again, who can stay out of it?
A thrilling epic of the common people, a monument to the unknowns of Eastern Europe. A rare work focusing on the experiences of individuals after the collapse of the Soviet Union, filling a gap in domestic publishing. From civil engineer to cleaner, this book chronicles the fall of a high-ranking intellectual amidst the dramatic changes of the times, a striking portrait of the plight of contemporary Ukraine. A Kafkaesque allegory of survival, a true "Nomadland," and a microcosm of the fate of all humanity. The third in the highly acclaimed and constantly updated "Mariupol Trilogy," a new entry in the series, a Douban Book of the Year and a recipient of numerous awards. (The first two books both won the One Way Street Bookstore Literary Award, and were recognized as Books of the Year by China Reading Newspaper, Phoenix Reading, Sohu Culture, Humanities and Social Sciences Union, and Searchlight Reviewers.)
The narrative is captivating, with each page revealing a sharp turn in the characters' fate. This is a nonfiction work that is both more magical and more brutal than fiction. If "She is from Mariupol" and "Man in the Shadows" are stories of a previous generation, then "Nastya's Tears" is our own story. It takes place not in the distant past but in the present, within our reach, in every corner of the world. As long as there is war in this world, there will be Nastya.
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★Media evaluation: A contemporary Eastern European version of "The Odyssey"... "Nastya's Tears" is full of the protagonist's endless resistance to her uncertain identity, and her torment and pain never stop... The presentation of characters and society is meticulous, three-dimensional and multifaceted. The book does not comment on that period of history, but everything is between the lines.
——Süddeutsche Zeitung
Ukrainian cleaners are rarely portrayed in German literature. Natasha Wardin fills this void with "Nastya's Tears," capturing the shared experiences of many Eastern European women. She captures the feeling of suffocation with a calm and remarkably accurate touch.
—Deutsche Welle, a great work. Natasha Wardin’s book is a microcosm of the tug-of-war between the East and the West.
——Stuttgarter Zeitung
Natasha Wodin did not make Nastya's story her own, she always kept her distance...but people were still deeply moved, which shows the author's superb writing skills.
Norddeutsche Rundfunk is incredible. I was completely captivated by this woman after watching it.
——After "She is from Mariupol" and "Man in the Shadows" from "Brigitte" magazine, Natasha once again proved the depth that her brushstrokes can reach on the edge of human suffering.
——The Liberty Press
Nastya's story is typical. She embodies the countless Eastern Europeans who, as caregivers, cleaners, and housekeepers, help Western families function but never gain a foothold there. Like "She Was From Mariupol," Natasha chooses a group and topic often overlooked in literature. ... A masterpiece of extraordinary significance.
——Deutsche Welle Culture Channel

2024-07-01

新星出版社

187

9787513356503