A Constellation of Vital Phenomena: A Novel

Name: A Constellation of Vital Phenomena: A Novel
Price: 1.99 USD
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Rating: 4.4 (4735 reviews)
Author: Anthony Marra

by Anthony Marra

Historical Fiction Literary Fiction

4.4 (4,735)

4.4 stars from 4,735 reviews. Top 53% of Historical Fiction books we track.

416 pages~6.9 hr readPublished by Vintage CanadaPublished 2013-01-01

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Perfect for you if...

You love sweeping, character-driven novels that weave multiple timelines and hidden connections together with emotional precision.
You're drawn to stories about ordinary people surviving extraordinary circumstances, particularly in conflict zones where humanity becomes the real battleground.
You appreciate literary fiction that doesn't shy away from trauma but finds transcendence through connection and forgiveness.

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You prefer fast-paced plots with clear resolutions; this novel moves deliberately through memory and reflection.
You want lighter reading that doesn't grapple with the weight of war, displacement, and moral complexity.
You need straightforward narratives without structural complexity or multiple interwoven timelines.

About this book

In December 2004, in a rural village in Chechnya, eight-year-old Havaa hides in the woods after her father is abducted by Russian forces. Fearing for her safety, she flees with their neighbor Akhmed, a failed physician, to a bombed-out hospital. There, Sonja, the hospital's only remaining doctor, treats wounded rebels and refugees while searching for her missing sister. Over five dramatic days, Akhmed and Sonja examine their pasts to uncover the intricate connections of coincidence, betrayal, and forgiveness that bind them together and shape their futures. The novel explores the transcendent power of love during wartime.

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Currently 4.4★ from 4,735 reviews

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