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Anthony Marra
Anthony Marra is the editor of The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2012. He's a writer who knows how to pick out truly interesting and unexpected reads.
Die niedrigen Himmel
Synopsis
In war-torn Chechnya, eight-year-old Hawah witnesses her father's abduction and her home's destruction. Rescued by a neighbor, she is brought to a hospital where a reluctant doctor takes her in. As the world around them crumbles, the fight for the girl's life becomes paramount, testing the boundaries of humanity when friends turn into foes.
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Characters
HawahProtagonist
Frequently asked questions
Does "Die niedrigen Himmel" have a film adaptation?
Anthony Marra's novel "Die niedrigen Himmel" was adapted into a film titled "A Constellation of Vital Phenomena." The film closely follows the book's narrative set in war-torn Chechnya.
Is "Die niedrigen Himmel" connected to Anthony Marra's other works?
While "Die niedrigen Himmel" is a standalone novel, it shares thematic concerns with Marra's short story collection, "The Tsar of Love and Techno," particularly in its exploration of life in post-Soviet states and the impact of conflict on individuals.