Lázár by Nelio Biedermann translated by Jamie Bulloch
Anna and Geoff discuss the 2026 Women's Prize for Fiction Shortlist. Is it more commercial than usual?
Our book of the week is LÁZÁR by Nelio Biedermann translated by Jamie Bulloch. This sweeping historical novel about the aristocratic von Lázár family during the 20th century from the Austro Hungarian empire through to Russian occupation is a buzzy debut which has received much praise. Patti Smith, Dua Lipa and Christian Kracht are fans.
It prompted some questions:
Is One Hundred years of Solitude a good comparison?
What is the meaning of the translucent skin and gothic forest?
Can you spot…
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