STRANGERS - ANDRAS PETOCZ

In the world of Hungarian literature, Andras Petocz emerges as a voice sensitive to human dramas, and his novel "Strangers" is a clear example of this. It is a story about escape, fear, and the search for safety in uncertain times. Although the book is set in an unspecified place and time, it resonates with universal themes of enslavement, humiliation, and alienation, becoming an allegory of the human fate in the face of persecution.

• Allegorical story about enslavement and humiliation.
• Universal message about the search for safety.
• Engaging plot that touches on important social issues.
• Inspiration from the drama in Beslan, although indirect.
• No specific place and time, which emphasizes the universality of the story.
• Moving story of a ten-year-old girl and her mother.

Andras Petocz, a Hungarian writer and poet, often addresses social and political themes in his works. His books are characterized by deep humanism and sensitivity to the fate of the individual in the face of conflicts and persecution. "Strangers" is one of his latest novels, which has gained recognition both at home and abroad. This novel is an example of engaged literature that encourages reflection on the human condition and the problems of today's world.

The plot of the novel focuses on the fate of a ten-year-old girl who flees persecution with her mother. Their journey to a city that is supposed to be an oasis of safety becomes a metaphor for the search for stability and hope in a world full of dangers. Petocz skillfully builds tension, gradually revealing further layers of the story to the reader. His characters, although they do not have a specific national identity, become representatives of all those who have experienced exclusion and persecution.

"Strangers" is a book that makes you think and leaves a lasting impression in the reader's memory. It is a story about willpower, determination, and hope that allows you to survive even in the most difficult moments. This novel is particularly relevant in today's times, when there are still conflicts and persecutions in the world, and millions of people are forced to leave their homes in search of safety.

Published by Dialog Wydawnictwo Akademickie in 2012, "Strangers" is a must-read for all lovers of socially engaged literature and those who seek answers in books to questions about the meaning of life and the human condition. The paperback cover and 194 pages are full of emotions and reflections that will stay with the reader for a long time.