“I onda opet, iz početka” (And Then, All Over Again) is a groundbreaking Serbian novel that portrays the essence of millennial life with unflinching honesty and wit.
Filip Grujić presents a protagonist at the cusp of his thirties, navigating the tumultuous waters of adulthood. The novel examines the universal quest for happiness and meaning. The central character, freshly out of a long-term relationship, is a quintessential “hero of our time,“ torn between family expectations, friendships, romantic entanglements and societal pressures. His journey is a microcosm of a generation caught between the remnants of a traditional past and the uncertain promise of a globalized future.
Through comedic episodes and poignant reflections on love, fear and desire, Grujić builds a story that is both deeply personal and universally relatable. It‘s a tale filled with warmth, optimism and a touch of cynicism, marking it as the first true millennial novel in Serbian literature. Grujić‘s sharp, self-ironic tone and the painfully honest contemplations resonate with readers, offering a complex yet masterfully composed literary puzzle. In “I onda opet, iz početka,” Grujić matures from a promising voice to one of the most compelling storytellers in contemporary Serbian literature.