I received a free copy of, To go On Living, by Narine Abgaryan, from the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This book has stories about war and hope. Narine grew up in Armenia, at a very difficult time. This was a good read.

The relentless sorrow of people living in the hills of Armenia during war cannot overcome their dignity and connectedness; their perseverance gives me hope for humanity. These stories, full of painful beauty, are difficult to get through, but well with the effort. In spite of never having lived in a war zone, I feel a commonality with these far-away people that makes me wonder how anyone can really go to war.

A heart-breaking and haunting collection of 31 interwoven stories set in an Armenian village.

Regardless of how much history you know going in, this book is guaranteed to ruin you and stay with you forever. Full of soul and crafted with care and love. What a brilliant writer!

Thank you so much Plough Publishing for my ARC!