
Hvitt hav
by:
Roy Jacobsen
Language: Norwegian
Format: Hardcover
ISBN 13: 9788202493608
Publication date:
September 7th, 2015
Publisher: Cappelen Damm
Pages: 240
Ingrids quiet return to her childhood island in 1944 sets the stage for a poignant exploration of solitude and resilience. As she fisherman sets her nets, believing she is the only soul on the island, she is drawn into a world where each wave of the sea holds whispers of the past. The desolation of war looms in the backdrop, yet her connection to the land is profound and enduring.
As she navigates the delicate balance of survival and memory, the tranquility of her surroundings becomes both a refuge and a reminder of what has been lost. The isolation of the island contrasts sharply with the chaos of the outside world, prompting Ingrid to confront her own fears and desires. Through her journey, the reader bears witness to the strength of the human spirit in times of hardship, marveling at the beauty and brutality of nature’s embrace.
As she navigates the delicate balance of survival and memory, the tranquility of her surroundings becomes both a refuge and a reminder of what has been lost. The isolation of the island contrasts sharply with the chaos of the outside world, prompting Ingrid to confront her own fears and desires. Through her journey, the reader bears witness to the strength of the human spirit in times of hardship, marveling at the beauty and brutality of nature’s embrace.