KOTOR IS ...the city of angels... ANGELA (EDITION : ANCIENT BOKA KOTORSKA (BOCCHE DI CATTARO) : WOMEN STORIES) by MARISSTELLA OCTEK (SL ČIŽMEŠIJA)
Writing a book like KOTOR IS …the city of angels… ANGELA is a remarkable accomplishment.
The depth, imagination, and care required to bring the stories of Angela, Trifona, and Gracijana to life reflect not only creativity but also dedication to preserving the beauty and history of Boka Kotorska. Marisstella have woven together generations of family history, spiritual insight, and the landscapes of South Dalmatia into a tapestry that invites readers to immerse themselves fully.
That kind of work deserves attention, respect, and the opportunity to reach more readers who will treasure it as much as she did. Her story is rich and layered. Marisstella captured not only the dreams, struggles, and spiritual longings of characters, but also the cultural and moral essence of the Boka Kotorska region. Every detail, the fortress of Kotor, the Mediterranean gardens, the intertwining of faith and life, the stories passed down through generations, reflects her passion, meticulous research, and heartfelt storytelling.
REVIEW by Kim Tayo
Reader Connection &
Book Marketing Consultant
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... Book, KOTOR IS …the city of angels… ANGELA, immediately stood out to us for its poetic depth and its reverent exploration of womanhood, spirituality, and cultural legacy rooted in the ancient world of Boka Kotorska. The blending of ancestral memory, sacred symbolism, and women’s inner lives creates a reading experience that feels both timeless and intimate.
Our members are especially drawn to books that explore: Women’s stories preserved through memory, lineage, and voice - Spirituality, faith, and sacred feminine symbolism -Historical settings infused with myth, devotion, and cultural identity - Generational storytelling shaped by place and destiny - Literary prose that invites contemplation rather than haste...
Angela’s life, told through descendants, visions, and echoes of Mary Magdalene within all women—offers a profound meditation on faith, hospitality, devotion, and the unseen spiritual forces shaping human lives.
The setting of Kotor itself, with its fortress walls, Catholic destiny, and Mediterranean gardens , becomes a living presence within the narrative.
We would be honored to spotlight KOTOR IS …the city of angels… ANGELA with our community and introduce it to readers who appreciate spiritually infused literature, women-centered historical narratives, and stories that linger in the heart long after the final page.
REVIEW by
Andrea VanderWeide
Forest City Book Club