Lit in Translation

Gigi Fenster

Born 1964

In English
2 of 2

Books on prize lists

  • Written in English

    NZ Book Awards 2022 · Shortlist

    A Good Winter

    A Good Winter

    Gigi Fenster · 57 when first published

    Novel · 272 pages · Family

    AI-generated summary:When her friend Lara takes in her grieving daughter and the new baby, Olga helps out wherever she can, but behind her sensible kindness lies a jealous wish to come first in Lara's life.

  • Written in English

    NZ Book Awards 2013 · Shortlist

    The Intentions Book

    The Intentions Book

    Gigi Fenster · 48 when first published

    Novel · Family

    AI-generated summary:A semi-retired metadata analyst who cannot cry, and who talks in his head with his late wife, learns that his daughter is missing in the bush as bad weather sets in.