Shani Boianjiu's writing delves into the complexities of human experience, often drawing from her own background in the Israeli military. Her fiction is known for its sharp, satirical edge and its insightful exploration of societal norms. Through a distinctive narrative voice and compelling characters, she offers a unique perspective on the intricacies of life and morality. Her work invites readers into intense, thought-provoking stories that resonate long after reading.
Lea, Avishag and Yael are school friends in a small town in northern Israel. During dull lessons they play the game Exquisite Corpse and daydream about the boys they fancy. When they hit eighteen they are conscripted into the army.