Overstaying

An isolated young woman takes in a mysterious stranger, which causes disturbance in her life. She tries to impose orders and regulations, but her fantasies of power and control grow wild. Overstaying is a profound and uncanny exploration of hospitality, integration, and the stranger within us.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 208 pages
Publication date: 04 April 2024
Publisher: Pushkin Press

In this captivating and humorous tale, an isolated young woman residing in a quaint Swiss town embarks on a peculiar journey when she decides to host a mysterious stranger, known only as the Visitor. His unexpected arrival disrupts the tranquil rhythm of her solitary existence, casting a shadow of uncertainty upon her carefully guarded world. As the days unfold, the Visitor's presence becomes increasingly enigmatic, eliciting a range of emotions within the woman. His exuberance brings her sorrow, while his sleep induces insomnia, fueling her suspicion that he is secretly invading her private space, even consuming her socks. In an attempt to assert control over her enigmatic guest, the woman's fantasies of power and dominance spiral into a realm of absurdity. Overstaying is a profound and unsettling exploration of the complexities of hospitality, integration, and the enigmatic stranger that resides within each of us.

In this captivating and humorous tale, an isolated young woman residing in a quaint Swiss town embarks on a peculiar journey when she decides to host a mysterious stranger, known only as the Visitor. His unexpected arrival disrupts the tranquil rhythm of her solitary existence, casting a shadow of uncertainty upon her carefully guarded world. As the days unfold, the Visitor's presence becomes increasingly enigmatic, eliciting a range of emotions within the woman. His exuberance brings her sorrow, while his sleep induces insomnia, fueling her suspicion that he is secretly invading her private space, even consuming her socks. In an attempt to assert control over her enigmatic guest, the woman's fantasies of power and dominance spiral into a realm of absurdity. Overstaying is a profound and unsettling exploration of the complexities of hospitality, integration, and the enigmatic stranger that resides within each of us.

Weight: 194g
Dimension: 195 x 128 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781805330165