Ja, Pink Panter 2 - Arhondisa

The second part of the popular trilogy I, Pink Panther. The book is a continuation of the great bestselling confession of the former basketball player of the SFRY national team, the best foreign player in Greece and a well-known member of the international criminal group Pink Panthers.

After the first book set fire to the region with an open depiction of the transition from a successful sports career to the world of organized crime, Olivera goes even deeper in the second part. Under the prison nickname of Archondisa – the dragon woman delivers tense, raw and psychologically accurate descriptions of life behind bars in a Greek prison. She writes about everyday life with roommates, relationships with guards, prison routines, but also about Pink Panther actions in which she participated as a leader.

The book is dynamic, fast-paced and full of adrenaline – it reads like a thriller, but at the same time offers a deep psychological and social analysis. Olivera doesn't brag, doesn't regret, and doesn't look for excuses. It honestly shows friends from the criminal milieu, internal conflicts, downfalls, strength and vulnerability of a woman who does not give up. Particularly impressive are the depictions of prison psychology, depression, solidarity among female prisoners, and criticism of social hypocrisy, the judiciary and the hypocrisy of modern society.

Olivera Ćirković (b. 1969 in Belgrade) uses a wealth of life experience: from a brilliant basketball career, through sports management, to several years in prison in Greece (for robbing jewelry stores). The book shows her transformation – from a prisoner to an open writer who breaks taboos and prejudices.

Archondisa is more intense and personal than the first book. Olivera writes energetically, directly and without filters, as the audience is used to. The work has divided readers: some find it inspiring and brave, others find it controversial. Regardless of the attitude, the book leaves a strong impression because it shows that behind every sensation there is a complex human story.

The continuation of the trilogy confirms that Olivera Ćirković is not just a former criminal or athlete - she has become a strong voice that speaks about the topic of freedom, justice, morality and the price of an unconventional life. The book is still sought after and read throughout the region.