Georgi Gospodinov

In his latest novel, Gospodinov confronts the death of his father. He describes his father’s decline, his battle with illness and pain, and the days following his passing—when nothing is the same. Interwoven throughout the novel are images of the garden his father lovingly tended. The garden is where life begins, but also ends. Gospodinov describes tragic moments with sensitivity, empathy, and compassion, but also with irony and humor. His writing is filled with tenderness as well as the harshness of reality. As is his signature style, the novel includes essayistic and philosophical reflections on life, death, childhood, and meaning.

Published by Argo, 2025