Lit in Translation

Samanta Schweblin

Born 1978 · Argentina

In English
2 of 2

Books on prize lists

  • In English

    National Book Award 2022 · Winner

    Seven Empty Houses

    Siete casas vacías

    Samanta Schweblin · 37 when first published

    Short stories · 208 pages

    Translated by Megan McDowell

    AI-generated summary:Seven stories revolve around seven empty houses, following people who seem to be thinking seriously about going mad, and the ordinary fears and prejudices of those who watch them.

  • In English

    International Booker 2017 · Shortlist

    Fever Dream

    Distancia de rescate

    Samanta Schweblin · 36 when first published

    Novel · 160 pages

    Translated by Megan McDowell

    AI-generated summary:Amanda lies dying in a rural clinic, unsure why or where her small daughter is, while David, a neighbour's boy, questions her about the days since the two of them came to stay in the country.