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Lauded as a literary masterpiece and shortlisted for prestigious awards, Roy Jacobsen's "The Unseen" is a tour de force that has captivated critics and readers alike. This exquisitely crafted novel plumbs the depths of human emotion and resilience, leaving an indelible mark on all who encounter it.
At its heart lies the tale of Ingrid Barroy, born on a remote Norwegian island bearing her family name. This insular microcosm, teeming with life and dreams, serves as a metaphor for the human condition. As Ingrid's father yearns to bridge the gap to the mainland, her mother harbours secret aspirations, setting the stage for a poignant exploration of ambition and its consequences.
When Ingrid comes of age, she ventures to the mainland, thrust into the employ of a wealthy coastal family. Here, she confronts the capricious nature of a modernising world, one that can be both alluring and merciless. As tragedy unfolds, Ingrid must summon her inner strength to safeguard the very home she thought she had left behind.
Jacobsen's prose, masterfully translated by Don Bartlett and Don Shaw, weaves a tapestry of understated emotion and profound insight. "The Unseen" is not merely a novel; it is a cosmos in miniature, where the stars slumber beneath the snow, waiting to be discovered by the discerning reader.
Book ISBN: | 9781848666108 |
Book Author: | Roy Jacobsen |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | MacLehose Press |
Book Publisher: | Quercus Publishing |
Book Dimensions: | 129 x 196 x 17 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2017-05-15 |
Book Pagination: | 272 pages |
Book Weight: | 196g |
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’