Misinterpretation

Misinterpretation is the debut novel of Albanian-American author Ledia Xhoga. The novel tells the story of an unnamed narrator living in New York City and working as an interpreter. Despite her husband's opposition, she agrees to work for a man (Alfred) who endured torture during the Kosovo War. She accompanies him to his therapy sessions and provides interpretation. The woman and Alfred develop a love for one another, throwing the woman's life into a deep conflict. The novel was longlisted for the 2025 Booker Prize. The judges called it an insightful analysis of the tensions between empathy and self-preservation.

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