Seven Terrors
Seven Terrors is a science fiction novel by Selvedin Avdić. Originally published in 2010 in Bosnian, it was translated into English by Coral Petkovich published in the UK by Istros Books in 2012. The book, which includes themes of violence, oppression and injustice, is set in post-war Bosnia. The unnamed protagonist, while dealing with depression, navigates an underground mystical world, in search of a lost friend. The book won praise from literary correspondents Nicholas Lezard and Eileen Battersby. It was nominated for the International Dublin Literary Award and the Science Fiction & Fantasy Translation Award. Publication Seven Terrors is the debut novel of Bosnian writer Selvedin Avdić translated into English by Coral Petkovich in 2012. The English language publication is by Istros Books. The book's Bosnian title is Sedam Strahova. Synopsis The book is set in post-war Bosnia. It is narrated by an unnamed former radio journalist. The protagonist, who split with his wife 9 months prior, is struggling with depression and ethnic tensions. The protagonist meets Aleksa, the daughter of an old and now missing friend and helps her navigate a mystical underground. Themes in the book include systemic violence, worker oppression, and injustice. Critical reception Nicholas Lezard writing