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Maylis de Kerangal’s novel examines the extraordinary journey of a heart that transfers from one life to another. Through the perspective of its new owner, the story blends medical reality with the emotional weight of organ donation, shedding light on the donor’s legacy, the recipient’s hope, and the fragile connection that keeps the two lives alive. The narrative offers a compassionate look at the science and soul of transplantation, set against the quiet backdrop of winter nights.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Literary Fiction/Contemporary Literary Fiction
Authors: Maylis de Kerangal
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