https://www.reddit.com/r/books/comments/1herrwn/best_translated_novel_of_2024_voting_thread/
created by vincoug on 15/12/2024 at 12:39 UTC*
17 upvotes, 17 top-level comments (showing 17)
Welcome readers!
This is the voting thread for the best Translated Novel of 2024! From here you can make nominations, vote, and discuss the best Translated Novel of 2024. Here are the rules:
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Comment by mg132 at 15/12/2024 at 18:20 UTC
19 upvotes, 1 direct replies
Comment by MollyPW at 15/12/2024 at 16:31 UTC
14 upvotes, 1 direct replies
All nominations must have been originally published in 2024.
I need clarification. Do you really mean originally?
I don't think they're many books that were both written in their original language and translated in the same year.
Comment by AccordingRow8863 at 15/12/2024 at 14:30 UTC
6 upvotes, 0 direct replies
You Dreamed of Empires - Alvaro Enrigue
Comment by [deleted] at 17/12/2024 at 17:44 UTC
5 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Welcome to the Hyunam-Dong Book shop By Hwang Boreum
Comment by [deleted] at 16/12/2024 at 02:16 UTC
6 upvotes, 1 direct replies
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Comment by randommusings5044 at 15/12/2024 at 20:20 UTC
3 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Aednan by Linnea Axelsson
Comment by randommusings5044 at 15/12/2024 at 20:20 UTC
3 upvotes, 1 direct replies
On The Calculation Of Volume I by Solvej Balle
Comment by bright_youngthing at 15/12/2024 at 20:00 UTC
2 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Bad Habit by Alana S Portero, translated by Mara Faye Lethem
Comment by terrapinmitten at 16/12/2024 at 13:18 UTC
2 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Taiwan Travelogue by Yang Shuang-zi, translated by Lin King
Comment by hackbenjamin22 at 16/12/2024 at 19:01 UTC
2 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Run With the Wind by Shion Miura
Comment by Outrageous_Cut_6179 at 31/12/2024 at 21:30 UTC
2 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Butter, by Asako Yuzuki, trans. by Polly Barton.
Comment by MollyPW at 16/12/2024 at 07:19 UTC
1 upvotes, 1 direct replies
Comment by [deleted] at 16/12/2024 at 07:25 UTC
1 upvotes, 1 direct replies
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Comment by reverevee at 16/12/2024 at 23:31 UTC
1 upvotes, 1 direct replies
Best novel translated into English, I'm assuming?
Comment by coveryourdingus at 17/12/2024 at 01:33 UTC
1 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Vladivostok Circus by Elisa Shua Dusapin, translated by Aneesa Abbas Higgins
Comment by coveryourdingus at 17/12/2024 at 05:47 UTC
1 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Not a River by Selva Almada, translated by Annie McDermott
Comment by child-of-the-beat at 01/01/2025 at 19:52 UTC
1 upvotes, 0 direct replies
My Favourite Scar - Nicolas Ferraro, Mallory Craig-Kuhn (translator)
I was really impressed by “My Favourite Scar” by Nicolas Ferraro. It offers a fresh perspective on the coming-of-age genre, unfolding against the backdrop of the Argentina-Paraguay border.
The story delves into the gritty life of fifteen-year-old Ambar and her father, Victor, who is deeply entangled in criminal activities. It’s a raw narrative that captures the struggles of Ambar as she constantly moves to evade the consequences of her father’s actions, leading to a palpable tension between them.
One of the aspects I appreciated most was the morally ambiguous characters. No one is purely “bad” or “good,” adding layers of complexity to the story. Ambar’s internal conflict, torn between loyalty to her family and her desire for stability and openness with her peers, felt incredibly real.
The book doesn’t shy away from tough themes like violence and trauma, but I found that these elements added depth and authenticity to the narrative, making it all the more impactful.
What stood out to me was the author’s ability to handle emotional and surprising themes with ease. The writing is engaging without being overly embellished, allowing the story to flow naturally. It was a captivating read that I’ve recommended to others.
I enjoyed the audiobook version, narrated by Stacy Gonzalez, whose exceptional voice acting brought the characters to life with sincerity and conviction.