The General of the Dead Army by Ismail Kadare
Twenty years after the end of the Second World War, an Italian general is sent to exhume the remains of his country's fallen soldier sand return them to their homeland for a proper burial. Through the soldiers' diaries we get a glimpse into their lives and the lives pf those affected by the invasion.
Ismail Kadare is one of Albania's most beloved writers, and is regarded as one of the greatest writers of the 20th century. He was a voice against totalitarianism and in 1996 declined becoming the country's president after being asked by both political parties.
on 1 July, 2024, he died from a heart attack. Albania declared two days of mourning, and neighbouring Kosovo also declared a day of mourning.
I enjoyed this, however I found the slow pace made it challenging.
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