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Set in 1989, the novel follows former lawyer Arvid Jansen as he faces his first divorce while his mother receives a cancer diagnosis. Over a span of a few intense autumn days, Arvid struggles to redefine his life amidst the rapid collapse of communism, illustrating how personal grief and political upheaval intersect.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Politics & Government/Government
Authors: Per Petterson
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