Description
In this quiet yet profound novel, a middle-aged man named Jónas, adrift in a sea of midlife crisis, divorce, and existential despair, decides to end his life. However, his plan takes an unexpected turn when he chooses to postpone his suicide, not out of fear, but out of a desire to spare his daughter the grim task of cleaning up after him. He embarks on a journey to a war-torn country, seeking a solitary end in a place still grappling with the aftermath of conflict. Through sparse, fable-like prose, the narrative explores themes of loss, survival, and the complex relationship between life and death, ultimately offering a unique perspective on finding release not just in ending, but in the very act of being born.
Available Editions
paperback
Grove/Atlantic, Incorporated
Published Jan 1, 2018
ISBN: 9780802165596
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Details
First Published
2018
Language
eng
Translation
From: ice
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