In 'Forgottenness: A Novel,' award-winning Ukrainian author Tanja Maljartschuk weaves a mesmerizing tale of connection and alienation, exploring the turbulent psyche of a woman afflicted with a spectrum of psychological challenges. As she struggles with obsessive-compulsive disorder and agoraphobia, her life intertwines with the historical struggle for Ukrainian independence through her research on Viacheslav Lypynskyi. Through her exploration of Lypynskyi's life and his commitment to his political causes, despite his personal battles, she finds echoes of her own journey toward understanding and acceptance amidst strife. Crafted with emotional depth and introspection, the novel strikes a poignant chord about the human condition, heritage, and the resonant power of shared afflictions.