Romy Hausmann

Hausmann, Romy

Dear Child

A windowless shack in the woods. Lena's life and that of her two children follows the rules set by their captor, the father: Meals, bathroom visits, study time are strictly scheduled and meticulously observed. He protects his family from the dangers lurking in the outside world and makes...Read more

Dear Child, Romy Hausmann

It is difficult to read of women’s lives being micromanaged by their domestic captors to the point of scheduled toilet breaks, and of young children being raised entirely behind closed doors.  These are hard novels to take on. If you are reading this because you have heard Dear Child...Read more

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