Description

A chance encounter in the Norwegian winter prompts a novelist to confront the seismic events of her sixteenth birthday, a year marked by typical teenage experiences that took a dark and unexpected turn. As the past returns with haunting vividness, she grapples with the unspoken decisions and terrible sacrifices made by her family. This powerful novel delves into the enduring echoes of childhood, exploring how formative experiences resonate through the decades. Vigdis Hjorth masterfully examines the complex interplay of memory, family secrets, and the enduring strength found in confronting painful truths.

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paperback

Verso Books

Published Mar 3, 2026

145 pages

ISBN: 9781804298947

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Details

First Published

2014

Language

eng

Content Warnings

Content and trigger warnings for Repetition by Vigdis Hjorth.

Substance Use
Sexual Content
Death/Grief