Sour Cherry by Natalia Theodoridou
Sour Cherry by Natalia Theodoridou is a stunning debut novel of memory, migration, and the ghosts we carry. Set between Greece and the UK, the story follows a queer academic grappling with loss, love, and identity after the sudden death of their mother. As they return to their homeland, they uncover haunting family secrets and confront the generational trauma that shaped them.
Written with lyrical precision and emotional clarity, Sour Cherry is a deeply personal exploration of grief, belonging, and what it means to rebuild a life across borders and selves.
Book Bundle
Perfect for readers of On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous, The Island of Missing Trees, and A Ghost in the Throat, this is literary fiction that lingers.
Why Sour Cherry is a Must-Read:
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Evocative & Poetic: Rich, sensory prose filled with memory and feeling.
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Queer & Cross-Cultural: A tender story of diaspora, identity, and queerness.
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Themes of Grief: A profound meditation on death, family, and healing.
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Critically Acclaimed: From an award-winning author of speculative fiction.
Memorable Quote (from the book)
"Some homes are not places they are wounds you carry and try to love."
Translation (Sinhala):
"සමහර ගෙවතු ස්ථාන නොවෙයි ඒවා ඔබ රැගෙන යන හා අවුලන තැන් ය."
Translation (Tamil):
"சில வீடுகள் இடமல்ல அவை நீங்கள் சுமக்கும் புண்களாகும்."
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About the Book
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Title: Sour Cherry
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Author: Natalia Theodoridou
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ISBN: 9781035416141
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Publisher: Dialogue Books
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Published Year: 2024
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Number of Pages: ~304 Pages (Paperback)
