Storytellers
Storytellers by Bjørn Larssen, published by Josephtailor on March 7, 2019, is a 294-page novel written in English. Set against the backdrop of a long, cold Icelandic night in March 1920, the story follows Gunnar, a hermit blacksmith who unexpectedly becomes the host of Sigurd, an injured stranger. As Sigurd shares a dangerous tale from the past, Gunnar finds himself entangled in a web of external pressures and internal demons, challenging his ability to shape his own destiny.
Readers will encounter a rich narrative that intertwines elements of historical fiction, romance, and suspense. The novel explores themes of love, loneliness, and the struggle for self-determination amid societal expectations. With characters like the overbearing Brynhildur and the enigmatic elf, the story delves into the complexities of Gunnar’s life as he navigates the influences that seek to alter his fate. This edition presents an emotive Icelandic saga that invites reflection on the power of storytelling and the choices that define our lives.
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On a long, cold Icelandic night in March 1920, Gunnar, a hermit blacksmith, finds himself with an unwanted lodger – Sigurd, an injured stranger who offers a story from the past. But some stories, even those of an old man who can barely walk, are too dangerous to hear. They might alter the listener’s life forever… by ending it.
Others are keen on changing Gunnar’s life as well. Overbearing Brynhildur is set on marrying him. The Conservative Women of Iceland are determined to make him a model Christian. Gunnar’s doctor is preparing an intervention. An enigmatic elf might exist… or not. And the demons in his mind never leave for long… With so many keen to change Gunnar’s fate, will he find strength and courage to write his own story?
Bj rn Larssen’s debut novel is an otherworldly, emotive Icelandic saga – a story of love and loneliness, relief and suffering, hatred… and hope.
Coffee Pot Book Club Award Winner and Readers’ Choice Best Cover Award Winner
Editorial reviews:
“A truly remarkable debut – wonderful storytelling …] I felt throughout that I was in a safe pair of hands and just sat back and enjoyed the story, happy to let the author take me wherever he wanted to go. Highly recommended.” – Debbie Young, author of Springtime For Murder
“Yes, I got a little bit of mystery with a little bit of magic, followed by INSANE, jaw-dropping revelations. But at its heart, Storytellers is a tale of evading the darkness, bearing with the pain of tragedy, and living to see the sun rise another day.” – Justine Bergman
“The book was reminiscent of Kazuo Ishiguro’s The Buried Giant, in both theme and mood. …] It isn’t always the easiest read, but it’s not a book I’m going to forget easily, either.” – Marian L. Thorpe, author of Empire’s Daughter
“I loved this book – it was a delight to read, an unusual debut novel by a writer with much talent. …] This a work of literary art that I recommend most highly; Bj rn Larssen is, indeed, an Icelandic storyteller.” – Terry Tyler, author of Legacy
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