Summary of The Reconstruction
In the novel “The Reconstruction”, Enn Padrik investigates the seemingly religiously inspired suicide of his daughter, Anni, at a commune near the Estonian town of Viljandi. He travels all-over Estonia and abroad to interview people who might hold clues to her mysterious death. As his investigation unfolds, Padrik gradually uncovers not only the truth about Anni’s death, but also deeper insights into her life, beliefs, and personality.
Reasons to read The ReconstructionÂ
“The Reconstruction” is a tender and heart-breaking novel about the many facets of truth, a father’s love for his daughter, and the dangers of religious sects. Rein Raud received the Estonian Cultural Endowment Annual Prize in 2012 for this novel. He has served as a professor of Japanese language at the University of Helsinki and of Asian cultural history at the University of Tallinn.
Setting: Viljandi (Estonia)
Original title: Rekonstruktsioon
Year of publication: 2012
Nr of pages: 265
