SoCultures Magazine 2018 Vol 1 | Page 120

SoCultures October 2018 The Chair of Judges Lisa Appignanesi applauded the book for ‘exploring matters close to the contemporary and human predicament’ and critic Adam Mars-Jones described Tokarczuk’s prose as a ‘articulate and radiant medium in which recital crystals grow to a perfect size attaining its epitome not disturbing the structure. Olga’s books whisper quietly to us that perhaps we should put down our smart phones, our readily available entertainment, and explore and expand the beauty of books and stories that are innovative and imaginative in style, that tackle subjects and themes relevant to the world we live in. 120 | P a g e