The Driving Style of the Natives (2023)

A multi-layered collection of short stories, where everyday people and events become more than they seem.

This book comprises seven captivating short stories, each rooted in real-life experiences. The narratives encompass a diverse cast of characters, some of whom readers might recognize from their own lives. These stories offer glimpses into short periods or individual events in the lives of historical figures or even delve into the entirety of someone’s existence. While some events may appear mundane and trivial at first glance, the true essence lies in reading between the lines. Through these seemingly ordinary occurrences, the stories reflect broader and more intricate aspects of human experience, revealing the richness and complexity of life itself.

Reviews

One of the wittiest and most entertaining contemporary Icelandic poets.

MORGUNBLADID DAILY

[Gisladottir] has a keen insight into people and what drives them – both the grand and the trivial, even the insignificant, such as envy, vanity, and habit. This makes the narrative so honest that one almost feels sympathy for the characters … they are wickedly funny and relentlessly satirize the everyday … These are stories about people; for the curious who want to gain a better overview and deeper understanding of relationships and connections between people.

G. S. E. VIDSJA / NATIONAL BROADCASTING SERVICE