"A geometrically precise story about the fragility of a world where personal dramas shatter against the scale of a great war"
"A novel about a choice that everyone will have to pay for"
"Postponed Kisses" by Mariana Bozhko
Genre: Literary Fiction / Geometric Psychological Drama
Original Language: Ukrainian
Year of Publication: 2026
Page count: 283
Format: A5 (145mm × 205mm)
Rights Available: World (English, Spanish, German, etc.)
Dnipro, on the eve of February 2022. Four characters find themselves trapped by their own choices, clinging to familiar comforts, money, and old grudges, while the air around them is already saturated with the premonition of a historic breaking point. Is it possible to find true intimacy when the world around you begins to tear at the seams?
"Postponed Kisses" is an intellectual psychological novel built on the principle of Malevich's geometric precision. Exploring the boundaries of betrayal and Ukrainian identity, Mariana Bozhko creates an emotionally charged narrative where personal tragedies
become a mirror of societal shifts. This is a text about who we were "before," and the questions we never had the chance to answer.
Why It Sells
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The "Meta" Appeal: Taps into the high-demand market for psychological realism and historical reflection, where the boundary between personal drama and national tragedy is blurred.
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Intellectual Playfulness: The use of geometric precision and inspirations from Malevich’s "Black Square" marks this as a "prestige" title, perfect for literary prizes and "critic’s choice" lists.
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Universal Creative Struggle: While it’s about four characters in Dnipro, the themes of identity, loyalty, and "finding one's footing" resonate with anyone navigating the complexities of a world on the brink of crisis.
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Voice-Driven Narrative: This is a "book of atmosphere" and emotional recognition, appealing to fans of Sally Rooney and Julian Barnes.
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“Talking It Over” by Julian Barnes (polyphony and the search for truth)
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“Atonement” by Ian McEwan (the atmosphere of inevitability and fatal choice)
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Closer and Melancholia (Lars von Trier) vibes