In a Closed World (1994)
1994
281 pages
Fiction
In a Closed World (1994)
Tomas, a middle-aged man, wakes up one morning haunted by questions of the purpose and meaning of life. How can an individual control his own fate, love and happiness? Or are these just words, devoid of any significance? The novel describes a few desperate weeks of Tomas’ life; weeks filled with joy and despair, love and unbearable pain.
Reviews
One more masterpiece from Frida A. Sigurdardottir. … A poignant and passionate story, brimming with demanding speculation about love, death and the meaning of life.
DV NEWSPAPER
A special story, well written and entertaining … In spite of a dramatic subject matter, this story is filled with a great sense of humor.
MORGUNBLADID DAILY
A haunting story that deserves wide attention.
MORGUNPOSTURINN
In a concentrated, concise language Sigurdardottir has created an original and authentic story about the art of loving to death.
SVENSKA DAGBLADEDT, SWEDEN
An enjoyable reading experience.
NORRA SKÅNE, SWEDEN
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