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Discover the intricate layers of friendship in 'Why I Killed My Best Friend' by Amanda Michalopoulou, a poignant exploration of rivalry and love wrapped in the tapestry of Greek politics. This compelling novel follows Maria, a young girl uprooted from her life in Africa to face the challenges of adolescence in Athens. As she navigates her disdain for her new home, the arrival of Anna thrusts Maria into a complex relationship filled with both camaraderie and competition. Set against the backdrop of 1970s Greece, post-dictatorship, the story evolves through their intertwined lives, addressing themes of self-discovery, betrayal, and the delicate balance of friendship and rivalry.
The vivid storytelling, faultlessly translated, immerses you in the emotional turmoil of two girls who mirror each other’s ambitions and insecurities while exposing the undercurrents of their relationship. The narrative poignantly raises questions about the nature of friendship, likening it to a political system, where bonds can both liberate and oppress. As critics praise this beautifully crafted tale, you’ll find that 'Why I Killed My Best Friend' is essential reading for anyone intrigued by the profound impact of friendships.
Whether you’re looking to delve into themes of friendship and identity or seeking a unique narrative captivatingly set in Greece, this trade paperback is a must-add to your collection.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781934824740. Year: 2014. Publisher: Open Letter.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781934824740
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2014
Publisher: Open Letter
Description:
"Flawlessly translated, Amanda Michalopolou's WIKMBF uses the backdrop of Greek politics, radical protests, and the art world to explore the dangers and joys that come with BFFs. Or, as the narrator puts it, 'odiodsamato,' which translates roughly as 'frienemies.'"—Gary Shteyngart
In Amanda Michalopoulou's Why I Killed My Best Friend, a young girl named Maria is lifted from her beloved Africa and relocated to her native Greece. She struggles with the transition, hating everything about Athens: the food, the air, the school, her classmates, the language. Just as she resigns herself to misery, Anna arrives. Though Anna's refined, Parisian upbringing is the exact opposite of Maria's, the two girls instantly bond over their common foreignness, becoming inseparable in their relationship as each other's best friend, but also as each other's fiercest competition—be it in relation to boys, talents, future aspirations, or political beliefs.
From Maria and Anna's grade school days in '70s, post-dictatorship Greece, to their adult lives in the present, Michalopoulou charts the ups, downs, and fallings-out of the powerful self-destructive bond only true best friends can have. Simply and beautifully written, Why I Killed My Best Friend is a novel that ultimately compares and explores friendship as a political system of totalitarianism and democracy.
Amanda Michalopoulou is the author of five novels, two short story collections, and a successful series of children's books. One of Greece's leading contemporary writers, Michalopoulou has won that country's highest literary awards, including the Revmata Prize an
The vivid storytelling, faultlessly translated, immerses you in the emotional turmoil of two girls who mirror each other’s ambitions and insecurities while exposing the undercurrents of their relationship. The narrative poignantly raises questions about the nature of friendship, likening it to a political system, where bonds can both liberate and oppress. As critics praise this beautifully crafted tale, you’ll find that 'Why I Killed My Best Friend' is essential reading for anyone intrigued by the profound impact of friendships.
Whether you’re looking to delve into themes of friendship and identity or seeking a unique narrative captivatingly set in Greece, this trade paperback is a must-add to your collection.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781934824740. Year: 2014. Publisher: Open Letter.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781934824740
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2014
Publisher: Open Letter
Description:
"Flawlessly translated, Amanda Michalopolou's WIKMBF uses the backdrop of Greek politics, radical protests, and the art world to explore the dangers and joys that come with BFFs. Or, as the narrator puts it, 'odiodsamato,' which translates roughly as 'frienemies.'"—Gary Shteyngart
In Amanda Michalopoulou's Why I Killed My Best Friend, a young girl named Maria is lifted from her beloved Africa and relocated to her native Greece. She struggles with the transition, hating everything about Athens: the food, the air, the school, her classmates, the language. Just as she resigns herself to misery, Anna arrives. Though Anna's refined, Parisian upbringing is the exact opposite of Maria's, the two girls instantly bond over their common foreignness, becoming inseparable in their relationship as each other's best friend, but also as each other's fiercest competition—be it in relation to boys, talents, future aspirations, or political beliefs.
From Maria and Anna's grade school days in '70s, post-dictatorship Greece, to their adult lives in the present, Michalopoulou charts the ups, downs, and fallings-out of the powerful self-destructive bond only true best friends can have. Simply and beautifully written, Why I Killed My Best Friend is a novel that ultimately compares and explores friendship as a political system of totalitarianism and democracy.
Amanda Michalopoulou is the author of five novels, two short story collections, and a successful series of children's books. One of Greece's leading contemporary writers, Michalopoulou has won that country's highest literary awards, including the Revmata Prize an