Summary
Laila Stien: Across the River
In this collection of seven short stories by the contemporary Norwegian writer, elements of the style of Raymond Carver and Alice Munro permeate. An atmosphere of remembrance, foreboding, hints of deep emotions prevails. The protagonists are searching for the meaning of life and their own identity. The sentences are refined, and almost every word is pregnant with hidden mystery and meaning. From a girl looking for her brother to a man at a turning point in his life, all the characters share vulnerability and a deep need for love and acceptance.
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