Scorpionfish

"Late into the night, Mira and her former sea captain neighbor have deep conversations, separated by a balcony wall. The characters share their recent losses of loved ones, their past relationships and their sense of belonging. The city of Athens echoes the turbulence of their personal lives – altered by the economic crisis and the refugee crisis, and haunted by the violent legacy of the Greek junta. Natalie Bakopoulos shines at capturing friendships between men and women – and this quiet novel speaks loudly about the power of friendship, art and place to help us shape who we are despite wounds from our pasts."