Simon and the Oaks
Simon and the Oaks by Marianne Fredriksson, published by Orion in 1999, is a poignant narrative set in Sweden during the 1930s and 1940s. This edition spans 295 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Simon, a cheerful young boy whose life is dramatically altered by the onset of the Second World War. As he navigates the complexities of his changing world, he forms a friendship with Isak, a Jewish boy who has escaped from Nazi Germany, while also uncovering the truth about his own family background.
Readers will find a rich exploration of themes related to war, identity, and love as Simon’s journey unfolds against the backdrop of historical events. The narrative delves into the challenges faced during wartime, including Simon’s military service and his complicated relationship with Isak’s cousin, who has survived a concentration camp. The enduring presence of Simon’s mother, likened to the oak trees of his childhood, adds depth to the emotional landscape of the story. This edition invites readers to reflect on the impact of war on personal lives and relationships.
Official synopsis Publisher
Simon is an ordinary, happy, little boy growing up in Sweden in the 1930s. With the outbreak of the Second World War, his life changes. He befriends Isak, a psychologically damaged Jewish boy who has fled Nazi Germany with his father. Simon also discovers that the working-class parents whom he adores are not his real parents, but distant relatives. This love story takes Simon through the privations and hardships of war, his military service and, after the war, his troubled affair with Isak s cousin, released from a concentration camp. In the background is his beloved mother , who watches over him, as constant as the oak trees he played under as a child.
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