Katie M. Kitamura Livres

An interpreter has come to The Hague to escape New York and work at the International Court. A woman of many languages and identities, she is looking for a place to finally call home. She's drawn into simmering personal dramas: her lover, Adriaan, is separated from his wife but still entangled in his marriage. Her friend Jana witnesses a seemingly random act of violence, a crime the interpreter becomes increasingly obsessed with as she befriends the victim's sister. And she's pulled into an explosive political controversy when she's asked to interpret for a former president accused of war crimes. A woman of quiet passion, she confronts power, love, and violence, both in her personal intimacies and in her work at the Court. She is soon pushed to the precipice, where betrayal and heartbreak threaten to overwhelm her, forcing her to decide what she wants from her life

The narrative follows a former mixed martial arts star and his dedicated coach as they navigate the intense lead-up to a pivotal comeback match over three days. The author skillfully captures the emotional and physical stakes involved, using rhythmic language to convey the urgency and bond between the two characters. This exploration of their relationship transforms the impending fight into a universal metaphor for facing personal challenges, resonating deeply with the reader's own experiences of uncertainty and perseverance.

The death-throes of a colonial world captured in dark, obsessive prose, punctuated by images of strange, surreal beauty. One thinks at times of both Coetzee and Gordimer, but Kitamura is very much her own writer Salman Rushdie

"A taut, complex portrait of a marriage haunted by secrets, in which a woman finds herself traveling to Greece in search of her missing, estranged husband"--

Exploring the complexities of identity and relationships, the story unfolds as an accomplished actress meets a younger man in a Manhattan restaurant. Their lunch sparks questions about their roles in each other's lives, challenging perceptions of love and connection. The narrative alternates between two perspectives, revealing the intricacies of their bond and the hidden truths behind their performances. This thought-provoking novel delves into the masks people wear and the often-unseen layers of their true selves.

Zwei Menschen treffen sich zum Mittagessen in einem Restaurant in Manhattan. Sie ist eine gefeierte Schauspielerin, die für eine bevorstehende Premiere probt. Er ist attraktiv und beunruhigend jung. Was die Schauspielerin anfangs für den Annäherungsversuch eines Fans hält, nimmt bald eine erstaunliche Wendung: Xavier behauptet nämlich, er sei ihr Sohn – dabei hat sie nie Kinder bekommen. Als im selben Moment auch noch ihr Mann Tomas, ein erfolgloser Schriftsteller, im Restaurant auftaucht, wird ihr klar, dass Xavier ihr Leben aus den Angeln heben kann. Katie Kitamuras psychologisch brillanter Roman stellt die Frage, wer wir füreinander sind. Ein Vexierspiel über den schmalen Grat zwischen Dichtung und Wahrheit.