Love by Hanne Ørstavik
Set in the stark, wintry landscape of northern Norway, this poignant narrative unfolds over the course of a single, frigid night, capturing the parallel lives of a mother and her young son. As the mother becomes absorbed in her own world, seeking connection and warmth in the company of a new acquaintance, her son embarks on a solitary journey through the cold, searching for love and attention. The story delicately explores themes of isolation, longing, and the fragile bonds of family, painting a haunting portrait of the emotional distances that can exist even in the closest of relationships.
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- Published
- 1997
- Nationality
- Norwegian
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 125-150
- Original Language
- Norwegian
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- Alternate Titles
- - Kjærlighet
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This book is on the following 2 lists:
- PEN Translation Prize (PEN America)
- The 100 Best Books by Women Writers in Translation (biblibio)