Journey's End (2024)
2024
267 pages
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Fiction Highlights
Journey's End (2024)
A captivating story of unrealized potential and tragic destinies. Will appeal to readers of crime and historical fiction alike.
The story offers a fresh and powerful perspective on the poet and the society that nurtured him, capturing the contrasts between the vibrant city life abroad and the impoverished countryside of northern Iceland. Those opposing worlds shaped both the man and his works, making for a story of varied fortunes and fleeting luck that is both poignant and profound.
Reviews
Undeniably, this is Indridason's masterpiece—the pinnacle of his work to date.
KB, KILJAN, NATIONAL TV
Arnaldur Indridason is a great storyteller... It is only within the ability of the finest narrators to handle such delicate material so well.
KJJ, MORGUNBLADID DAILY
Indridason achieves something remarkable here, crafting a book with a captivating and melancholic tone. The [main protagonist] feels exceptionally authentic, bringing depth to the narrative.
KB, KILJAN, NATIONAL TV
This novel is highly accessible, allowing readers to appreciate it as an outstanding historical novel. It seamlessly weaves together elements of Icelandic folk culture and high culture, creating a true literary gem.
IIA, KILJAN, NATIONAL TV
... a piercingly tragic story ... Simply outstanding!
POLITIKEN (ABOUT THE KING AND THE CLOCKMAKER)
... a cohesive tale of fate with clear historical threads ...
WEEKENDAVISEN (ABOUT THE KING AND THE CLOCKMAKER)
Two young men, a great poet and a young shepherd, two social backgrounds, two lives linked by curiosity, two tragic destinies in 19th-century Nordic colonial society. This novel offers a powerful new perspective on the poet and the society that nurtured him, capturing the contrasts between bustling urban life abroad and the poor countryside of northern Iceland. Arnaldur Indridason's remarkably elegant and economical style keeps us spellbound. A brilliant and moving text that blends history and poetry.
A.M.MÉTAILIÉ
An exceptionally well-crafted historical novel that presents a fresh and original perspective on the renowned poet [Jonas Hallgrimsson]. Interwoven with Jonas's poetry and his final days are fragments of memories from his past, brought to life through masterfully written prose. The light and flowing style paints a picture that leaves no reader untouched.
Jury's Verdict, The Icelandic Literary Prize 2024
Awards
Shortlisted
- The Icelandic Literary Prize 2024Finalist in the category of fiction
Rights Sold
Translation rights sold
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