Daniela Kapitáňová Biography

Daniela Kapitáňová stands apart from many contemporary female authors by avoiding the conventions of the 'women's novel.' Her highly acclaimed debut, 'Cemetery Book,' narrated by the mentally challenged Samko Tále, captivates with its unique world and distinctive voice. Kapitáňová employs an original, unsophisticated, and vividly humorous language that authentically shapes her protagonist while offering an unconventional reflection on the past and present societal ills. In her detective novels, she demonstrates masterful command of dynamic language, wit, and character portrayal, providing readers with a logically resolved plot, reminiscent of Agatha Christie's style.