The large house by the river promises Marta a fresh start. She falls in love with the old building, which has witnessed countless lives, dreams, and losses. Only a few remain: alongside Marta are Mr. Yi, the poet, and Lu. When Marta learns shortly after moving in that the house is to be demolished, she wants to fight, but finds no allies among the others. So she stands alone against the disappearance of stories, memories, and an entire world.

A luminous, insightful novel that beautifully tells what remains for us in the face of great upheavals. As vast as the themes are, so is the narrative artistry of the author.