"Balkanexpress Skopje - Lausanne" is a captivating novel by Liljana Pandeva that depicts the experiences of a young Macedonian woman in Switzerland. The first-person narrator, despite holding a university degree, is searching for a job in the hospitality industry and navigates the challenges of life in a new culture. Each chapter of the book offers a unique insight into the multifaceted world of the characters she encounters, highlighting the connections between these diverse personalities. Pandeva successfully foregrounds the protagonist's curiosity about people and their fates while she simultaneously improves her French language skills and finds her way in Swiss society. The novel is not only a narrative about migration and identity but also a reflection on human nature and the complexity of interpersonal relationships.