Great House

Interesting Facts

• The book consists of four interconnected stories, each revolving around an antique writing desk that becomes a symbol of memory and loss.
• One of the central characters is a writer who receives this desk from a poet in Chile, and it becomes both a source of inspiration and a curse for her.
• The desk that links all the stories has numerous drawers, each symbolizing hidden secrets and untold stories.
• The novel explores themes of loss, memory, and legacy, showing how objects can preserve people's stories and memories.
• The book was nominated for the National Book Award in the USA and received high praise for its complex structure and narrative depth.