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In My Grandmother's HouseBy Petra Soukupov?/strong>Translated by Dr. Amr ShatrawyCover Quote: "The winner of the prestigious Czech Magnesia Litera Award"About the Novel: Ten-year-old "Viktor" is a mischievous and spoiled boy living in Prague with his mother, "Hana," a theater actress struggling to manage her own life, let alone raise "Viktor." In order to focus on her work, she sends "Viktor" to stay with his grandmother in the countryside, despite his resistance to this change.Over time, "Viktor" becomes increasingly desperate because of his overbearing grandmother, who believes that his life and his mother's life must follow a strict order.The novel revolves around "Hana," who is struggling in her career, "Viktor" in his small world and how he thinks and deals with everything that happens around him, and his grandmother, whose connection with her grandson leads her to discover a new side of her personality that she had not noticed before.About the Author: Petra Soukupov?/strong>A Czech novelist and screenwriter, winner of the 2010 Magnesia Litera literary award in the Book of the Year category and the 2008 Jiř?Orten Award for her book "To the Sea."She is known for her ability to portray complex family relationships, often exploring themes of isolation, identity, and the search for happiness. Her style is characterized by emotional depth and realism.Petra Soukupov?has also written numerous short stories and screenplays, and her works have been translated into many languages. She is also known for addressing intergenerational crises, especially in family relationships, where she highlights the struggles of individuals in the face of life's challenges.
