ETERNAL SUMMER: A Novel (Other Press Trade Paperback Original; On Sale 5/6/25), is an unsettling, evocative work of climate fiction from Franziska Gänsler perfect for fans of Jenny Hval, Julia Armfield, and Olga Tokarczuk. Set in a German spa town wracked by climate change, this intense, enthralling debut explores trust, abuse, and solidarity through the unexpected bond between two women.
When Iris took over the family hotel from her grandfather, Bad Heim was still a popular spa town. But now fierce forest fires rage in the area, spewing smoke into the air. The summers are dry and hot and never seem to end. Guests have become a rare sight. But suddenly, a young mother shows up with her small daughter and asks for a room. Something doesn’t seem right about her. Does she need help? Or even pose a threat?
Franziska Gänsler’s debut conjures up the heat of the fires, the ashes falling on skin, and the all-pervading smell of smoke.
About the Author: Franziska Gänsler was born in Augsburg, Germany, in 1987. She studied art and English in Berlin, Vienna, and Augsburg. In 2020 she was short-listed for the Blogbuster Prize and was a finalist at Berlin’s 28th Open Mike competition. Gänsler lives in Augsburg and Berlin. Eternal Summer is her debut novel.
About the Translator: Imogen Taylor studied French and German at New College, Oxford, and the Humboldt University in Berlin. She is the translator of Sascha Arango, Dirk Kurbjuweit, and Melanie Raabe, among others. In March 2016 she received the Goethe-Institut Award for New Translations.
No comments:
Post a Comment