i just finished reading per olov enquist's 'the book of blanche and marie', and immedately started reading it all over again. it is that good, yes. based on a few facts from the life of marie curie and her assistant, a former histerical patient, blanche wittman, the book is actually a scientific diary of the women's pursuit of love. enquist manages to make the two main characters feel alive, active, and for the first time in my life i realised the great scientist marie curie was really just as confused and tender as any of us. the book is lyrical, symbolic, beautiful and terrifying, and that made it the perfect read for another woman in love.
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