We’ve lost our way and there’s no one to ask for directions. Introduction Marieke Lucas Rijneveld’s The Discomfort of Evening (translated by Michele Hutchison) is a haunting and deeply evocative exploration of grief, trauma, and the disintegration of a family after an unimaginable loss. Winner of the 2020 International Booker Prize, this debut novel offers an unflinching portrayal of a young girl's descent into a chaotic inner world, shaped by her family’s inability to cope with the death of her brother. Set in the stark landscapes of rural Netherlands, the novel examines themes of loss, religion, and the fragility of human connections, all through the eyes of a child whose perspective is both innocent and disturbingly raw. Synopsis The novel centers on Jas, a ten-year-old girl growing up in a devoutly religious farming family. Her life takes a dramatic turn when her older brother, Matthies, dies in a skating accident—a tragedy that fractures the already fragile bonds of her...
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