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176 pages, Hardcover
First published September 10, 2024
i knew not evil until the examiner crossed my pathguadalajara-born author eduardo sangarcía’s english debut, the trial of anna thalberg (anna thalberg), is the tale of the titular peasant, the accusations of witchcraft made against her, and the ensuing case to determine her guilt — and ultimate fate. set hundreds of years ago, the novel blends classic elements of the genre, but it is sangarcía’s prose style which stands out most of all, as the mexican short story writer and novelist’s chapter-long sentences add a richness to the foreseeable narrative (though the ending is unexpectedly solid!). the trial of anna thalberg is a satisfying work, sort of a monte cristo meets kafka meets the crucible. centuries come and go, corruption and persecution stay exactly the same.
what lies above is the same as what lies below: sound and fury reign even in the celestial spheres. there is no end to it, woman; that is why i sleep.