I Will Die in a Foreign Land

Powerful debut ... an impressive feat of empathy ... a rich, multilayered story [that] will resonate with a wide range of readers, and provide illuminating insight for those hoping to learn more about the current conflict.

Guardian

Pickhart's story is powerful, boldly imaginative, rich in history and feeling, charged with events that have occurred since it was written - and which summon up the same force of the history that compelled an American author to write about this "foreign land".

The Times

An innovative and compelling debut... I Will Die in a Foreign Land is an illuminating and worthwhile read.

The Irish Times

This bighearted novel generously portrays the unforgettable set of characters through their determination to face oppression. It's a stunner.

Publishers Weekly, Starred review

Simply breathtaking in its scope. Pickhart's storytelling is flawless with nothing gratuitous or superfluous. She has taken a large, complex subject and rendered it both tragic and tender by reminding the reader that in the end, the individual life touched by conflict is what really matters.

New York Journal of Books

In many ways, the book feels like an ode to the everyman of Ukraine. With a deft hand, it celebrates those who strive to heal when the world around them feels broken, and the bravery required to love against the odds.

BookBrowse

An unforgettable reading experience and a critical lesson in ongoing global history.

Booklist

A debut that is as thoughtful as it is explosive.

BuzzFeed

Rooted in historical events, the novel follows four unforgettable characters finding their way amidst the violence and turmoil, striving to live and not just survive. So gorgeous and oh so very timely.

Literary Hub

A fully immersive experience that's perfect for a winter read.

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