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Puhdistus

Puhdistus

ThrillerContemporary Literature
Pages
388
Published
2010
Language
English

Synopsis

In Soviet-occupied Estonia, two women are bound by a dark past of violence and betrayal. One woman, Zara, has built a new life for herself, but her past comes back to haunt her when a man from her former life appears. She must confront the horrors she endured and the choices she made to survive.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

DarkEmotionalTenseReflective
RevengeBetrayalSurvival

Genres

Thriller Contemporary Literature Crime Historical Fiction History Literary Fiction Society Suspense

About the author

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Sofi Oksanen

Sofi Oksanen is a Finnish author whose novels, including Purge, Puhdistus, and Dog Park, are known for their unflinching look at history and personal struggles. She writes compelling stories that often blend political and psychological drama.

Characters

ZaraProtagonist
All characters in Puhdistus