Love
Winner of the 2019 PEN America Translation Prize
(Author) Hanne Orstavik'Love' is the story of Vibeke and Jon, a mother and son who have just moved to a small place in the north of Norway. It's the day before Jon's birthday, and a travelling carnival has come to the village. Jon goes out to sell lottery tickets for his sports club, and Vibeke is going to the library. From here on we follow the two individuals on their separate journeys through a cold winter's night - while a sense of uneasiness grows. 'Love' illustrates how language builds its own reality, and thus how mother and son can live in completely separate worlds. This distance is found not only between human beings, but also within each individual. This novel shows how such distance may have fatal consequences.
Hanne Orstavik
Hanne Orstavik is a Norwegian author known for her acclaimed novel "Love." Her minimalist and introspective writing style delves deep into the complexities of human relationships and emotions. Orstavik's work challenges conventional storytelling, offering readers a unique and profound exploration of love, desire, and vulnerability.