Metaphysical disorientation: Engages readers with a narrative that questions reality and perception
Female captain protagonist: Offers a fresh perspective on leadership and gender in maritime settings
Poetic translation by Eve Hill Agnus: Enhances the lyrical prose for an immersive reading experience
Sparse, psychological dialogue: Delivers depth and ambiguity to the story
Award-winning author: Mariette Navarro is recognized for her mature and distinctive voice
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By Mariette Navarro Translated by Eve Hill-Agnus
Winner of the 2024 Albertine Translation Prize Winner of the 2026 Texas Institute of Arts and Letters Soeurette Diehl Fraser Award for Best Translation
The metaphysically disorienting tale of a female captain who loses control of her thinking—and her crew—aboard a cargo ship in the Atlantic.
Author
Mariette Navarro
Translator
Eve Hill Agnus
Publisher
Deep Vellum
Publication Date
March 4, 2025
Format
Paperback, ISBN 9781646053575; Ebook, ISBN 9781646053698
Page Count
250
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5.0
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Arrived in perfect condition; publisher sent an electronic copy of the text so I could start reading during shipping—a great reason to buy directly from them instead of through Amazon or etc.
