Review: 'Winter Stories' (Vinternoveller) by Ingvild Rishøi, trans by Diane Oatley
Winter brings up images of cozy sweaters, snowy weather, and warm drinks. It also, however, is the darkest time of the year, when the light and happiness of summer feels very far away. It is this darkness which Ingvild Rishøi excells at and so Winter Stories is a slightly depressing but beautiful read. Thanks to Grove Atlantic for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Pub. Date : 02/12/2025 Publisher : Grove Atlantic A young mother in financial trouble tries to steal a pair of underwear in front of the watchful eyes of her young daughter. A man fresh out of prison struggles to reintegrate into a daunting society and become a better father to his son. Three siblings run away and seek refuge in a remote cabin untouched by time in a desperate bid to keep their family from being torn apart. In these powerful and emotionally charged tales, Rishøi delves into the complexities of family, poverty, and forgiveness, exploring the human desire for a bet...
