The loss of the girl’s beloved grandfather and younger brother casts a long shadow, with the child believing she is to blame for her brother’s death-a burden that has led her parents to abandon her. The small village they inhabit is populated by a cast of quirky characters: Elsa, who passionately loves the absent Elvis; a seamstress who steals others’ memories; a brooding chimney sweep; and a rude goat. Amidst the sorrow, these oddballs form a patchwork family, softening the harsh edges of fate with their peculiar charm. Semadeni’s prose is crystalline and evocative, blending the poignant with the absurd in a way that captures the heart and imagination. Tamangur is a haunting exploration of loss, memory, and the fragile connections that bind us.
