"Vučković is a precise observer, a soul-searcher who succeeds in revealing the longings and hopes of both Viktor and the silent Eva behind their very disturbing behaviour. She has dedicated her book to the women who remain silent." - Terry Albrecht, WDR Westart, 16/06/25
"Gorgeously funny ... As painful and sensitive as the subject is, Serbian author Milica Vučković has written a witty book about emotional abuse and male psychological terror against women. A screaming comedy, in a language of elegant tension (flexibly translated by Rebekka Zeinzinger), with a nasty surprise lurking on almost every page." - Franz Haas, NZZ, 05.06.25
"Vučković's artistry lies in the way she tells the story: in concise language with barbs that latch on, and with images that create strong emotions with just a few strokes. The special quality of this novel, however, comes from Vučković's gallows humour, which gives the book its own flavour." - Doris Kraus; Presse am Sonntag; 20.04.25
‘Intense, self-ironic and blackly humorous ... an impressively unembellished relationship novel!’ - Judith Hoffmann, Ö1, 14.04.25
"“The Fatal Outcome of Sports Injuries” was a huge success in Serbia and it's no wonder, because it's treacherous. This story of an abused woman reads incredibly well, one doesn't even dare to say it: almost entertaining."- Barbara Beer, Kurier, 30.03.25
Eva is still young when her son is born and she starts to raise him on her own. But when she meets Victor, she believes she has found the love of her life. He is a journalist and writer who impresses Eva with his eloquence and great theories. However, his other qualities soon emerge: he is a brilliant manipulator and a sociopath, unreasonably jealous and quick to anger. And once he manages to lure Eva to Germany, things go from bad to worse.
Milica Vučković’s extraordinary novel was a bestseller in her home country due to its witty, relentless deconstruction of the romanticized notion of love.