To Siberia
Per Petterson author Anne Born translator
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Vintage Publishing
Published:7th Aug '08
£15.99
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IMPAC Winner Per Petterson's second novel - the stark, poignant tale of the bond between a brother and sister.
In the bitter cold of Danish Jutland, where the sea freezes over and the Nazis have yet to invade, a young girl dreams of one day going on a great journey to Siberia, while her beloved brother Jesper yearns for the warmer climes of Morocco.In the bitter cold of Danish Jutland, where the sea freezes over and the Nazis have yet to invade, a young girl dreams of one day going on a great journey to Siberia, while her beloved brother Jesper yearns for the warmer climes of Morocco. Their home, with a pious mother who sings hymns all day and a silent father, is as cold as their surroundings. But the unshakeable bond between brother and sister creates a vital warmth which glows in spite of the chill and the dark clouds that threaten to overtake their dreams.
A compassionate, moving but clear-eyed view of family relationships... Overwhelming emotional power * Independent *
One of the past decade's most moving novels * Guardian *
Beautifully written....wistfully sad... Petterson is a writer of great talent and originality * Scotsman *
The past and present collide almost violently, and it all sneaks up on you in a way that makes you catch your breath * New Yorker *
A stunning introduction to a writer * Washington Post *
ISBN: 9780099523444
Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 16mm
Weight: 181g
256 pages