A Child by November

A novella about loneliness...
Written in the third person, but as if from within the heroine—because what matters are not only (and not so much) her actions, but also her feelings, thoughts, and desires.

The novella was published in 1989. It sparked controversy. There were accusations of frivolity, of indulging foolishness, and even of immorality. But there were also those who were impressed by the psychological accuracy and authenticity. And by the author’s humanity.

Try to get acquainted with Darya—who, according to her passport, is in fact Juliet…