So great that you read and found this book so impactful! I found it so moving - especially in showing how complicated a relationship becomes when faced with a heartbreaking situation like this. I totally agree - when I read it I assumed it was a memoir because it feels so personal but then I learned that it's a novel (though I think there are some parallels with the author's own life.) I'd also HIGHLY recommend reading Orstavik's novel "Love" which is also incredibly emotional and hauntingly beautiful. Great video, thanks!
I’m delighted that you loved it too Eric! I’ve heard that Ørstavik has a follow up to this one coming out later this year, so that’ll be one to watch for! Love definitely seems to be her most known and respected work, so I can’t wait to dive into it.
Hi Gemma ! Thank you! I think this sounds like a Kelly Book. It sounds intriguing . I also enjoy learning about other countries & their Cultures by just being with the characters as they live life. Well done ! 👏🏻 🦋💕💕💕💕
I've been so wanting to read some Norwegian authors for ages and recently had a scroll through daunt books online Norwegian selection but didn't find any of those too appealing. This however sounds perfect and has been added straight to my tbr!
You shame me, Gemma. I'm so out of touch with the literature of my homeland. When I was young and still lived in Norway I only wanted to read British and American literature, and now that I live in the UK I regret not having a stack of Norwegian books. I haven't read anything by Hanne Ørstavik, but she is very well known, yes. I believe the must-read novel by her is "Kjærlighet" from 1997. It was translated to English a couple of years ago by the same translator who did Ti Amo. It is called "Love" in English. But there's also "Presten" (The Pastor) from 2004, also same translator. It won the most prestigious Norwegian literature award back in the day.
I’ll certainly be looking up her back list, so thanks for the steer matey. None of us are the same readers we were when we were younger, there’s still plenty of time for you to dive into some native lit matey 😊
I read this in 22, and had hoped it might have been longlisted for the 23 International Booker prize. You are right that it is a little gem. The author has 'Stay with Me' that looks like a follow-up out in September.
@@GemofBooks Do you ever look at the list on Goodreads of books eligible for the next International Booker prize? I find it a useful list of new translated fiction, and have found some really enjoyable/interesting reads. Plus if anything comes up on the longlist (I don't have a very good hit rate) I can feel a little bit smug.
It's a bit too expencive for the length but I'll get it next time it's on sale. A few fave women in translation books from the reigion -I Remember You by Yrsa Sigurðardóttir (Iceland) -The Forgotten Girls by Sara Blædel (Denmark) -The Core of the Sun by Johanna Sinisalo (Finland) -Last Night in Nuuk by Niviaq Korneliussen (Greenland)
Does sound amazing. Bit close to the bone at the moment though as this literally happened to a good friend of mine this year, but may pick it up at some point in the future!
Yeah, I definitely think you should give this one a wide berth for a bit matey. It’s a really interesting look at how people respond to traumatic situations though, so when you’re ready I think you would get a lot out of it.
So great that you read and found this book so impactful! I found it so moving - especially in showing how complicated a relationship becomes when faced with a heartbreaking situation like this. I totally agree - when I read it I assumed it was a memoir because it feels so personal but then I learned that it's a novel (though I think there are some parallels with the author's own life.) I'd also HIGHLY recommend reading Orstavik's novel "Love" which is also incredibly emotional and hauntingly beautiful. Great video, thanks!
I’m delighted that you loved it too Eric! I’ve heard that Ørstavik has a follow up to this one coming out later this year, so that’ll be one to watch for!
Love definitely seems to be her most known and respected work, so I can’t wait to dive into it.
Hi Gemma ! Thank you! I think this sounds like a Kelly Book. It sounds intriguing . I also enjoy learning about other countries & their Cultures by just being with the characters as they live life. Well done ! 👏🏻 🦋💕💕💕💕
Excellent! Glad to put another book on your radar matey 😁
I have this book. I’ve only talked about it in my haul. Now I really need to read it! Moving it up my TBR. 😊💙
Yes Jolene!! Such a fantastic book 🤩
I've been so wanting to read some Norwegian authors for ages and recently had a scroll through daunt books online Norwegian selection but didn't find any of those too appealing. This however sounds perfect and has been added straight to my tbr!
Excellent! Always chuffed to introduce a new book (especially if it’s translated) 😄
Glad you loved it so much 😊
Thanks mate 🧡
You shame me, Gemma. I'm so out of touch with the literature of my homeland. When I was young and still lived in Norway I only wanted to read British and American literature, and now that I live in the UK I regret not having a stack of Norwegian books. I haven't read anything by Hanne Ørstavik, but she is very well known, yes. I believe the must-read novel by her is "Kjærlighet" from 1997. It was translated to English a couple of years ago by the same translator who did Ti Amo. It is called "Love" in English. But there's also "Presten" (The Pastor) from 2004, also same translator. It won the most prestigious Norwegian literature award back in the day.
I’ll certainly be looking up her back list, so thanks for the steer matey. None of us are the same readers we were when we were younger, there’s still plenty of time for you to dive into some native lit matey 😊
I've been wanting to read this since I read The Pastor by Orstavik. I loved The Pastor and thought the writing was so good.
I’ll have to give that one a go!!
I haven’t heard of this book or author. Sounds interesting. Thanks for sharing, Gemma. 😊
Of course 🧡
This sounds so great.
It really is 🤩
that minimal pink cover is 🩷🩷🩷
Isn’t it just! 😍
sounds heavy but also sounds super intriguing
It is heavy for sure, but beautifully written 🧡
I read this in 22, and had hoped it might have been longlisted for the 23 International Booker prize. You are right that it is a little gem. The author has 'Stay with Me' that looks like a follow-up out in September.
Oh well I am very excited that there will be a follow up!! Thanks for the info.
Glad to see someone else who loved it 🥰
@@GemofBooks Do you ever look at the list on Goodreads of books eligible for the next International Booker prize? I find it a useful list of new translated fiction, and have found some really enjoyable/interesting reads. Plus if anything comes up on the longlist (I don't have a very good hit rate) I can feel a little bit smug.
@soniajohnson8878 I haven’t looked at it in the past, but it’s a great suggestion! Cheers matey 🧡
It's a bit too expencive for the length but I'll get it next time it's on sale.
A few fave women in translation books from the reigion
-I Remember You by Yrsa Sigurðardóttir (Iceland)
-The Forgotten Girls by Sara Blædel (Denmark)
-The Core of the Sun by Johanna Sinisalo (Finland)
-Last Night in Nuuk by Niviaq Korneliussen (Greenland)
That’s fair enough - I read it from the library.
Thanks for all the recs Zach - you’re a star!
Just tagged it in Libby! (I was actually pretty surprised that my library had it!)
I got it from Libby too! You’ll have to let me know what you think when you get to it 🧡
Does sound amazing. Bit close to the bone at the moment though as this literally happened to a good friend of mine this year, but may pick it up at some point in the future!
Yeah, I definitely think you should give this one a wide berth for a bit matey. It’s a really interesting look at how people respond to traumatic situations though, so when you’re ready I think you would get a lot out of it.
Ok done. 😂
😂😂 you won’t regret it!
Dublin!? Is that in Ohio?
Dublin? I don’t think I mentioned Dublin.