A poignant, lyrical novel. Incredibly moving and a constant surprise -- Roisin Maguire, author of Night Swimmers
A profound exploration of what gives a life meaning. The story is breathtaking, unforgettable -- Sarah Damoff, bestselling author of The Bright Years
A heartfelt reckoning of a human life, with all that it entails. With a grounded, everyday touch, Grytten patiently weaves the slow tapestry of how a human being comes into being-through their relationships, not only with other people, but with the place itself and the lives that inhabit it -- Lisa Ridzen, bestselling author of When the Cranes Fly South
Few novels understand so well that a life can never be summed up and will always overflow its telling. Everything is at stake in these 166 pages, saturated with tenderness, achingly real and profoundly moving -- Anne Michaels, Booker-shortlisted author of Held
A beautiful, warm and touching story about what makes life worth living -- Brage Prize Jury