We Sinners — Hanna Pylvainen

The Rovaniemi parents and their nine children belong to a deeply conservative church in modern-day Michigan. just like any other family, they struggle with sibling rivalry, parental expectations, and forming their own unique identities. But when two of the children venture from the faith, the family fragments and a pressing question emerges: do we believe for ourselves or for each other? Wholly absorbing and unflinching in its emotional honesty, The Sinners follows each character on their journey of doubt, self-knowledge, acceptance, and, ultimately, survival. Here is a stunning debut that introduces a young writer of enormous talent and range.