Almost Never the Other Way

In Maria Matios’ family saga in novellas, Almost Never the Other Way Around, just as in her renowned Sweet Darusya, the author masterfully explores the complex characters of people and their relationships during times of great upheaval. The story takes place in the Carpathian Mountains during World War I. In this difficult period, Hutsul families face severe trials. Great passions, love and hatred, sin and atonement — all are intertwined in this dramatic narrative. Every character has their own truth, their own version of events. And no one can truly say who is right and who is wrong. After all, the laws of honor often contradict the laws of the heart.

Maria Matios’ work is not just a story about the Hutsul region; it is a story about people of any era who fight for their own happiness and justice.