House of Day, House of Night

In House of Day, House of Night, a woman moves to a remote Polish village rich with the stories of its past and present inhabitants, including Marek Marek, who shares his body with a bird, and Franz Frost, tormented by nightmares from a newly discovered planet. The narrative captures diverse tales, from a man whose unusual death sparks international incident to the lingering presence of the Germans who once inhabited the area. Through its intricate storytelling, Olga Tokarczuk weaves a poetic exploration of history and cosmology, reflective of her acclaimed narrative style.