
De största vatten
by:
Arne Dahl
Language: Swedish
Format: Paperback
ISBN 10: 9170014701
ISBN 13: 9789170014703
Publication date:
January 1st, 2007
Publisher: Stockholm : Månpocket
Pages: 367
In a nondescript kitchen nestled within the high-rise buildings of a million-program suburb, five deported Africans find themselves at a crossroads. Their thoughts oscillate between regret and hope as they navigate their precarious situation, each carrying stories that echo their diverse journeys. This unexpected gathering in a foreign land reveals the complex layers of their lives, woven together by a shared experience of displacement and longing for home.
As they grapple with the harsh realities of their circumstances, camaraderie emerges among the group. Conversations spark, revealing their dreams, fears, and the everyday challenges they face in a society that often feels alien. The kitchen, typically a space of warmth and comfort, turns into a melting pot of stark truths and revelations, highlighting the struggles of those caught in bureaucratic limbo.
Through these poignant interactions, the narrative sheds light on the broader themes of identity, belonging, and survival. The weight of their stories serves as a powerful reminder of the humanity that persists even in the darkest of times, challenging readers to confront their perceptions of migration and exile.
As they grapple with the harsh realities of their circumstances, camaraderie emerges among the group. Conversations spark, revealing their dreams, fears, and the everyday challenges they face in a society that often feels alien. The kitchen, typically a space of warmth and comfort, turns into a melting pot of stark truths and revelations, highlighting the struggles of those caught in bureaucratic limbo.
Through these poignant interactions, the narrative sheds light on the broader themes of identity, belonging, and survival. The weight of their stories serves as a powerful reminder of the humanity that persists even in the darkest of times, challenging readers to confront their perceptions of migration and exile.