Celebrate Life by Li Kotomi (2021)
admin This is the sixth novel by Li Kotomi, a Taiwanese-born author who gained recognition for her literary work, including winning the prestigious Akutagawa Prize for her fifth novel, An Island…
Ask Me Again by Clare Sestanovich (2024)
The story commences in New York during the mid-2000s, introducing Eva and Jamie, both 16 years old, who meet in a hospital waiting room. Eva is there to visit her…
El Ojo en la Garganta (The Good Evil) by Samanta Schweblin (2024)
The book comprises six short-stories: The Good Evil The initial narrative commences with the protagonist’s attempt to submerge herself in a lake adjoining the enclosed community where she resides. After…
DJ Bambi by Auður Ava Ólafsdóttir (2023)
The novel is narrated in first person by Logn, a trans woman living alone in modern Reykjavík. She’s been searching the city’s beaches for a suitable place to end her…
Uønska åtferd (Unwanted Behaviour) by Olaug Nilssen
In the story, we follow the life of Katrine and her family over two distinct time periods – first, in the present day, and then seven years later. Present Day:…
On Calculation of Volume 3 (Om udregning af rumfang) by Solvej Balle
In this story, Tara Selter finds herself stuck in a time loop on November 18th. She’s initially alone in this repeating day until she meets Henry Dale, a sociologist from…
On Calculation of Volume 2 (Om udregning af rumfang) by Solvej Balle
In the second book of the series, Tara Selter finds herself still trapped in a perplexing time-loop, stuck on November 18th for 368 days with no apparent escape. Initially hopeful…
On Calculation of Volume 1 (Om udregning af rumfang) by Solvej Balle
Tara Shelter finds herself trapped in a perplexing and repetitive time loop, reliving the 18th of November over and over again, while her husband, Thomas Shelter, experiences time as usual.…
Tung Tids Tale by Olaug Nilssen (2018)
This is an autobiographical novel that delves into the experience of raising a child with autism. Written from a mother’s perspective, the narrative revolves around her 9-year-old son, Daniel, and…
Parade by Rachel Cusk (2024)
In this novel, British-Canadian author Rachel Cusk explores the intersection of art and form, breaking the narrative into titled chapters. Her distinctive writing style combines elements of auto-fiction and hyper-realism,…