A powerful postmodern novel combining the elements of a psychological thriller with the history of a people trapped by landscape and politics. A poetically charged text prowls the isolation and heartbreak of a girl growing up in Iceland in the post-war years, and her later experiences as an immigrant in North America. What emerges is a widening mystery of origins in which every word becomes a clue to the unspoken.
Lyrical mysticism characterizes Kristjana Gunnars' poetry, drawing readers in with its stunning beauty. Beyond mere aesthetics, her work explores profound themes such as aging and colonialism, reflecting a restless engagement with the world. Influenced by Dante's insights on broken vows, the poems convey a sense of incompleteness, echoing the universal longing for connection. Ultimately, they suggest that, like the poet, we may face our mortality with a song in our hearts, yearning for fleeting love.