The Morningside: A Novel by Tea Obreht

In "The Morningside" by Téa Obreht, Silvia and her mother find refuge in the Morningside, a decaying luxury tower in Island City, after being expelled from their ancestral home in a dystopian future. Silvia grapples with her mother's secretive past and the submerged city around her. As Silvia bonds with her aunt Ena, who shares tales of their demolished homeland, she becomes enchanted by the idea of a world filled with magic and communal spirit.

Intrigued by the mysterious Bezi Duras, who resides in the penthouse with her three hounds, Silvia embarks on a quest to uncover the truth about her and the enigmatic woman's pasts. However, delving into Bezi's life and her own haunted history may come at a steep price.

Obreht's novel explores themes of belonging, loss, and the power of storytelling in shaping identity. Through Ena's folktales and Silvia's quest for truth, the novel delves into the complex interplay between memory and reality, challenging perceptions of the world and one's place within it.

With lyrical prose and vivid imagery, Obreht paints a poignant portrait of a world in transition, where the past looms large and the future is uncertain. "The Morningside" is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the enduring power of storytelling to illuminate the darkest corners of the soul.

As Silvia navigates the labyrinthine corridors of the Morningside and the depths of her own psyche, she discovers that the truth may not always set her free, but it can offer a glimmer of hope amidst the shadows of the past. ❤️📚❤️