I genuinely enjoyed reading "Odd Hours". Not only as a fellow Pole, but mainly as a reader who is quite hard to please, when it comes to novels.

Ania Bas created an engaging, complex story with equally complex main character - one of those unlikable heroines you have your doubts about as the plot goes on.

The author intelligently explores the intersections of one's identity: their heritage, what motivates them, how they process their feelings. As the readers only get to know the main character's side of the story, there is no way to know how Gosia is perceived by her environment (apart from her flatmate's journal entries). But what's also truly compelling is the fact that some pieces of the storyline, i.e. the secrets of Gosia's family, remain unresolved - both for the heroine, and the readers. I also enjoyed the consistent structure of beginning each chapter with the description of the location.

Ania Bas skilfully combined the styles of prose, poetry, a self-help book and a diary that come together to create a truly unique and engaging story. Great debut.

This book will not be for everyone but I really enjoyed it. The book is a slice of life book for a main character that in the beginning is pretty unlikeable. They are in there early thirties with no clear job progression or romantic prospects. The chapters are short but I found it a page turner. Their are some scenes that are open door.