Summary
Emmi Itäranta: The Memory of Water
In the novel "The Memory of Water", the Finnish author Emmi Itäranta presents a poetic and dystopian story about a future world in which water is the rarest and most precious resource. The main character, Noria, learns the ancient art of preserving tea and with it - the secret of a hidden water source. But in a society controlled by the military, where thirst is treated as a crime, the truth can be deadly.
This book is a combination of dystopian fiction, environmental awareness and lyrical storytelling, which talks about climate change, personal responsibility and the power of memory.
Winner of numerous international awards, "Remembrance of Water" is a novel that leaves a deep and silent impression, like a drop in a dry land.
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