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‘We Were Never in the Sea’ is an exquisitely crafted meditation on life, death, love, and belonging that will appeal to readers of Rachel
Cusk and Deborah Levy.
Set in present-day Bern, Switzerland, this introspective novel explores the emotional life of an unnamed narrator as she reflects on
her relationships with those closest to her, particularly the recently deceased ninety-five-year-old Lili, whose presence continues to ripple through the lives of those she left behind.

Literary Prize of the Canton Bern, Switzerland
Short List Swiss Literary Prize
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