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When Vibeke and her young son Jon move to a small village in northern Norway, they each retreat into their own worlds. Jon joins the local carnival to sell lottery tickets for his sports club, while Vibeke goes to the library. The novel maps their separate journeys through a cold winter night, revealing how language and isolation create a fragile reality that keeps mother and son apart. As their emotional distance widens, the unseen tension in the village grows, leading to consequences that threaten their lives.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: Psychological Fiction/Psychological Drama
Authors: Hanne Ørstavik
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