Drive your Plow over the Bones of the Dead

Olga Tokarczuk's novel "Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead" is a thought-provoking noir novel that explores themes such as madness, injustice, animal rights, and predestination. It caused a political uproar in Tokarczuk's native Poland.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 12 September 2018
Publisher: Fitzcarraldo Editions

Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead is a captivating noir novel by Olga Tokarczuk, the recipient of the Man Booker International Prize. Set in a remote Polish village, the story revolves around Janina Duszejko, an eccentric woman in her sixties. Janina is a reclusive individual who finds solace in the company of animals rather than humans. She possesses unconventional beliefs, such as a belief in the stars and a fondness for the poetry of William Blake. Tragedy strikes when members of a local hunting club are found brutally murdered. Janina becomes embroiled in the investigation, and what initially appears to be a conventional crime story takes a surprising turn. This existential thriller, hailed as one of Europe's major humanist writers by the Guardian, delves into profound themes such as perceptions of madness, injustice against marginalized individuals, animal rights, the hypocrisy of traditional religion, and the concept of predestination. It sparked a genuine political uproar in Tokarczuk's native Poland, challenging societal norms and prompting critical discussions.

Weight: 350g
Dimension: 129 x 196 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781910695715