Open Sea (2022)
2022
126 pages
Fiction
Einar Karason recounts in striking style a tale of deadly danger and the will to survive. Open Sea is a novel based on true events, as were his previous novels Storm Birds and Dark Skies. Both were well received, with a respected award in Sweden for Storm Birds, which was also selected by the Sunday Times as the best translated novel of 2020.
Reviews
“When discussing the works of Einar Karason, it's instinctive to draw parallels with classic Icelandic literature, including the renowned sagas. Karason's writing encapsulates elements of brevity, fatality, and life-altering narratives. While these comparisons are fitting, Karason’s unique style sets him apart. Indeed, he can be seen as a rightful heir to the legacy of Nobel laureate Halldór Laxness.”
JONAS THENTE, DAGENS NYHETER, SWEDEN
“A gorgeous modern Icelandic saga. The main character is a hero because he respects himself and those close to him, and he is exceptionally fit physically.”
KRISTJAN J. JONSSON, FRETTABLADID DAILY
FOUR STARS OF FIVE POSSIBLE “... a well-written account about a terrible accident where four men, aged twenty to thirty, perished, while one survived by a miraculous deed. It is about hope and expectations, love, life after death and several other subjects that man will ever think of when times are harsh. This novel is respectful and gentle for those countless fishermen who have perished in the act of feeding Icelandic macro-economy.”
PALL WINKEL, MORGUNBLADID DAILY
Rights Sold
SwedenThorén & Lindskog