A searing portrait of a family fractured by war and mental illness in 1990s Croatia.
As Yugoslavia crumbles, so does Mother, ostracized for her Serbian background. The bright cheer she brought to her family darkens with the onset of mental illness, devouring them all. Through the eyes of her wry daughter, Divine Child paints a picture of forces battering an individual in a time of crisis and rabid nationalism.
This unforgettable survival narrative explores the complexities of identity, the impact of war on families, and the resilience of the human spirit. Will they survive the turmoil? Perfect for readers of literary fiction, historical fiction, and those interested in family dramas set against the backdrop of war.
