Norwegian by Night
Norwegian by Night by Derek B. Miller is a reprint edition published by Mariner Books on May 6, 2014. This 292-page novel follows Sheldon Horowitz, a widowed and impatient man who reluctantly moves from New York to Norway to live with his granddaughter, Rhea, and her husband, Lars. Set against the backdrop of the Scandinavian wilderness, the story unfolds as Sheldon witnesses a violent altercation and takes action to protect a young boy, leading them both into a journey that intertwines their pasts and presents.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of family, identity, and the search for safety in an unfamiliar environment. As Sheldon navigates this new world, he confronts his own ghosts while forming an unexpected bond with the boy. The book delves into the complexities of human relationships and the challenges of adapting to change, all while maintaining a blend of humor and poignancy. This edition is presented in English and offers a unique perspective on the literary genre, making it a noteworthy addition to any collection.
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An ECONOMIST TOP FICTION TITLE OF THE YEAR
A FINANCIAL TIMES BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR
A GUARDIAN BEST CRIME AND THRILLER OF THE YEAR
A KIRKUS REVIEWS BEST CRIME NOVEL OF THE YEAR
A soulful, humane, and sparklingly funny novel. Spend some time with Sheldon and company in the Scandinavian wilderness and you just might make peace with your god, your ghosts, and yourself. Gary Shteyngart, author of Super Sad True Love Story
Sheldon Horowitz widowed, impatient, impertinent has grudgingly agreed to leave New York and move in with his granddaughter, Rhea, and her new husband, Lars, in Norway a country of blue and ice with one thousand Jews, not one of them a former Marine sniper in the Korean War turned watch repairman. Not until now, anyway.
Home alone one morning, Sheldon witnesses a dispute between the woman who lives upstairs and an aggressive stranger. When events turn dire, Sheldon seizes and shields the neighbor s young son from the violence, and they flee the scene. As Sheldon and the boy look for a safe haven in an alien world, past and present weave together, forcing them ever forward to a wrenching moment of truth.
This is one of the best books of the season, of any genre. Buffalo News
Miller joins the ranks of Stieg Larsson, Henning Mankell, and Jo Nesbo, the holy trinity of Scandinavian crime novelists. Booklist (starred review)
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[author photo] DEREK B. MILLER is the director of the Policy Lab and is a senior fellow with the United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research. Born and raised in Boston, he has lived abroad for more than fifteen years, in Norway, Switzerland, Britain, Israel, and Hungary. He now lives in Oslo with his wife and two children.
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