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Name: Grand cahier
Rating: 4.333333333333 (3 reviews)
Author: Ágota Kristóf

In Agota Kristof’s acclaimed trilogy, the brothers Claus and Lucas are raised in a country torn apart by conflict. Their relationship, marked by survival, identity and loyalty, reflects the broader rift between Eastern and Western Europe that emerged after World War II. Kristof’s sparse, fairy‑tale style forces readers to confront the questions of violence, truth, and the lasting scars of war.

First publish date: 1988

Genre: Mystery & Detective/Historical Mystery

Authors: Ágota Kristóf

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