Brutta

by Kelly Vincent, Alessandra Danesin (translator)

352 pages, Paperback

Published November 18, 2024

About the author

Kelly Vincent wrangles data weekdays and spends the rest of their time playing with words. They grew up in Oklahoma but have moved around quite a bit, with Glasgow, Scotland being their favorite stop. They now live near Seattle with several cats who help them write their stories by strategically walking across the keyboard, with their first novel, Finding Frances, a fine example of this technique. Their three subsequent books, Ugly, Always the New Girl, and Binding Off, were released in 2022. Finding Frances won several indie awards and Ugly was selected as the Honor book for SCBWI’s Spark Award in the Books for Older Readers category for 2022. Kelly has a Master of Fine Arts in creative writing from Oklahoma City University’s Red Earth program. Find them at kellyvincent.net, @kvbooks on Instagram, and @kv_books on TikTok.

Reviews

[Kelly Blanchard · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brutta is a striking contemporary novel that immerses readers in the intricacies of human emotion and personal transformation. Kelly Vincent’s storytelling, paired with Alessandra Danesin’s skillful translation, delivers a narrative that is both intimate and compelling.

What makes this book exceptional is Vincent’s attention to character depth and emotional nuance, creating a story that resonates long after the final page. The novel’s exploration of identity, relationships, and self-discovery engages readers who value literary fiction with heart and sophistication.

Brutta is ideal for readers seeking contemporary fiction that combines thought-provoking themes with evocative, character-driven storytelling.