My Mother Gets Married by Moa Martinson
The story revolves around the life of a young girl named Mia, who navigates the complexities of her family dynamics as her mother remarries. Set in early 20th-century Sweden, the narrative explores themes of poverty, resilience, and the search for stability amidst change. Mia's perspective offers a poignant look at her mother's struggles and aspirations, as well as her own coming-of-age journey in a world marked by societal expectations and personal challenges. Through Mia's eyes, the novel delves into the emotional landscape of a family striving for happiness and security in the face of adversity.
The 9736th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1936
- Nationality
- Swedish
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 200-300
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- Swedish
- Alternate Titles
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- Mor gifter sig
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This book is on the following 2 lists:
- 18th on Introduction to a top 100 list of Swedish books. (BIF (Biblioteket i fokus))
- 22nd on The Century's Most Significant Swedish Books (The TV program Röda Rummet (SVT))