What You Can See From Here

Lekys international bestseller beautifully translated by Tess Lewis is witty, generous and optimistic Lekys vision of the world might sound whimsical but theres something bigger, more bittersweet at play here * Observer * In her optimism and her playfulness, Leky aligns herself with other folklore enthusiasts like Helen Oyeyemi and Ali Smith There is a satisfying spark to her short, declarative sentences; they induce reflection, and maybe even learning, like the folk tales and Buddhist koans that inform her work * New York Times Book Review * I loved this novel truly, madly, deeply I am jealous of all the new readers who will have the chance to discover Mariana Lekys exciting new voice and the joy of meeting the fabulous ensemble she has conjured -- Nina George, author of THE BOOK OF DREAMS and THE LITTLE PARIS BOOKSHOP As in life, What You Can See from Here reveals its significant players and their startling joys and losses, in patient, unexpected ways. A profound and beautiful novel -- Marie Helene-Bertino, author of PARAKEET Effervescent, tender and realistically absurd an utterly charming depiction of life, death, love, and the people who help us through it all. Exactly the kind of novel I am ever hoping to discover -- Juliet Grames, author of THE SEVEN OR EIGHT DEATHS OF STELLA FORTUNA On finishing What You Can See from Here, I was bereft. Central to the story is the idea of how much of the world to let into our lives, how much each of us can actually manage. Well, I implore you to let this book into your life. It's a wonder you won't forget -- Jessica Francis Kane, author of RULES FOR VISITING What You Can See from Here is both funny and intensely moving, capturing the towns memorable cast of characters, from superstitious Elsbeth to the lovesick, anxious optician. Lekys novel is about the small phrases, moments, and memories that stick with us throughout our lives, and about finding despair, joy, and love in the smallest moments * BookRiot * Lekys rewarding novel keeps staring at the same spot, and uncovers sorrow, humour and companionship, a clear-eyed tonic in troubled times. -- James Smart * Guardian * Its impossible to escape [Lekys] spell. And why would you want to escape such an entertaining diversion, anyway? ... Lekys bemused affection for her characters is apparent on every page, and its infectious ... A generous and funny novel ... We leave Lekys world knowing that every ordinary day holds the potential for something wonderful * KIRKUS * Leky is not just a gifted storyteller, she is a compassionate one, and her ability to draw readers deep into the core of human existence and share with them the knowledge that everything really is alright, is a gift to be savoured * Lunate * Manages something only a few books achieve: it makes you happy * MNCHENER MERKUR * A gorgeous novel about life, love, death and hope * Style * A little of the magic of Gabriel Garca Mrquez -- Denis Scheck * Hot Off the Press * Full of wise, warm-hearted thoughts on the difficult subject of death and loss. A book to get you through dark days -- Volker Knigkrmer * Stern * One of those books you gaze at in amazement for hours and days after reading it - and actually, always want to carry with you -- Barbara Weitzel * Welt Am Sonntag * A wonderful, clever, amusing, profound book -- Manuela Reichart * Deutschlandfunk Kultur * On each page there are at least three sentences that you want to highlight, copy or read to someone -- Judith Liere * Stern * What You Can See From Here compiles seemingly simple sentences into profound feeling ... by the end of [this] honest, loving novel I was shedding tears -- Marie Helene-Bertino * Book Marks *

Mariana Leky lives in Berlin. She began her career as a bookseller, and has published award winning novels before What You Can See from Here, an international bestseller which has been published in 14 territories. Tess Lewis is an award-winning translator who has been awarded grants from PEN USA and UK. She has served as Co-chair of the PEN Translation Committee and is an Advisory Editor for The Hudson Review.