The Eighth Life (for Brilka) is an epic, internationally acclaimed novel by Georgian author Nino Haratischwili that chronicles the lives of eight generations of the Jashi family across the turbulent history of the twentieth century. Spanning Georgia, Russia, and Europe, the novel intertwines personal stories with major historical events, including the Russian Revolution, Stalinism, World War II, and the collapse of the Soviet Union. Richly layered and emotionally powerful, it explores themes of family, love, ambition, memory, power, betrayal, resilience, and the enduring impact of history on individual lives. Sweeping in scope and unforgettable in its storytelling, The Eighth Life (for Brilka) is considered a modern masterpiece of historical fiction.