Long Live the Post Horn!
(Author) Vigdis HjorthWinner of the 2020 Believer Book Award for Fiction "A brilliant study of the mundane, full of unexpected detours and driving prose. Hjorth's novel ingeniously orbits the intimate stories that are possible only when a character has put words on paper and sent them through the post." – New York Times Book Review, “The Best Post Office Novel You Will Read Before the Election” "Vigdis Hjorth is one of my favorite contemporary writers." – Sheila Heti, author of Motherhood and How Should a Person Be? From the author of the 2019 National Book Award Longlisted Will and Testament Ellinor, a 35-year-old media consultant, has not been feeling herself; she's not been feeling much at all lately. Far beyond jaded, she picks through an old diary and fails to recognise the woman in its pages, seemingly as far away from the world around her as she's ever been. But when her coworker vanishes overnight, an unusual new task is dropped on her desk. Off she goes to meet the Norwegian Postal Workers Union, setting the ball rolling on a strange and transformative six months. This is an existential scream of a novel about loneliness (and the postal service!), written in Vigdis Hjorth's trademark spare, rhythmic and cutting style.
Vigdis Hjorth
Vigdis Hjorth is a Norwegian author known for her insightful and thought-provoking novels that often explore themes of family dynamics, relationships, and identity. She has published over a dozen books, with her most notable works including "Will and Testament" and "Long Live the Motherland."
Hjorth's writing style is characterized by its honesty and raw emotion, as she delves deep into the complexities of human relationships and the intricacies of personal experiences. Her works have been praised for their nuanced characters, sharp dialogue, and incisive social commentary.
Hjorth's contributions to literature have had a significant impact on the contemporary literary scene in Norway and beyond, earning her numerous awards and accolades. "Will and Testament" is widely regarded as her most famous work, exploring the fallout of a family dispute and the enduring consequences of past traumas.
Overall, Vigdis Hjorth's work stands as a testament to the power of storytelling in illuminating the human condition and challenging readers to confront difficult truths about themselves and society.
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