First published 1198
In his remote mountain cabin, the philosopher Stanisław seeks refuge from endless war. But his solitude is shattered when a young soldier, pursued by enemy forces, stumbles into Stanisław's sanctuary. Forced to confront the grim realities of conflict, Stanisław must choose between his personal quest for peace and the desperate need to protect an innocent life as the threat closes in.
Genres: philosophy, 20th-century, adventure, academic
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
Setting: Poland
Period: 20th-century
240 pages · Paperback · Harvest Books
Content warnings: violence, war