Description
Discover a haunting tale with 'The Kindness,' a compelling novel set in the enigmatic Swedish port town of Norrtälje. This gripping trade paperback, published in 2023 by Quercus Books, delves into the depths of human despair and the search for connection amidst tragedy. When a shipping container, abandoned and mysterious, is forced open, the authorities uncover the harrowing remains of twenty-eight refugees, triggering a ripple of horror through the community. A sinister black sludge pours forth, tainting the river and spreading dread among the town’s residents, leading to escalating distrust and violence. It’s a chilling narrative that raises profound questions about humanity and kindness in times of crisis.
At the heart of this extraordinary novel are six characters, each on their own journey of love and connection, grappling with the metaphysical illness that weighs heavily on their town. Through their intertwined stories, the novel reveals the struggle to reclaim kindness in a world tarnished by fear and aggression. 'The Kindness' is more than just a story; it's a reflection on the fragility of human relationships and the desperate search for hope in an increasingly chaotic world.
Order your copy today and immerse yourself in this powerful literary experience. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW, ISBN: 9781529419061, Format: Trade paperback (UK).
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781529419061
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2023
Publisher: Quercus Books
Description:
A shipping container is mysteriously dumped in the Swedish port town of Norrtalje. Due to their ignorance of its ownership it isn't until a week has passed that the authorities can have it forced open. There the remains of twenty eight refugees are found, a situation of unrelenting horror. Not only that; a black sludge pours out which contaminates the river and is the cause of a new, sickening dread that affects Norrtalje's inhabitants, causing a lack of trust, aggression, violence. It seems like an end to Kindness.
Six characters are at the centre of this extraordinary novel, six people in search of love and connection, whose extraordinary qualities will confront the metaphysical illness consuming their town.
'As Lindqvist has increasingly devoted himself to the subtle plumbing of the human soul he has become a distinctive and urgent voice in contemporary literature' - Svenska Dagbladet
At the heart of this extraordinary novel are six characters, each on their own journey of love and connection, grappling with the metaphysical illness that weighs heavily on their town. Through their intertwined stories, the novel reveals the struggle to reclaim kindness in a world tarnished by fear and aggression. 'The Kindness' is more than just a story; it's a reflection on the fragility of human relationships and the desperate search for hope in an increasingly chaotic world.
Order your copy today and immerse yourself in this powerful literary experience. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW, ISBN: 9781529419061, Format: Trade paperback (UK).
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781529419061
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2023
Publisher: Quercus Books
Description:
A shipping container is mysteriously dumped in the Swedish port town of Norrtalje. Due to their ignorance of its ownership it isn't until a week has passed that the authorities can have it forced open. There the remains of twenty eight refugees are found, a situation of unrelenting horror. Not only that; a black sludge pours out which contaminates the river and is the cause of a new, sickening dread that affects Norrtalje's inhabitants, causing a lack of trust, aggression, violence. It seems like an end to Kindness.
Six characters are at the centre of this extraordinary novel, six people in search of love and connection, whose extraordinary qualities will confront the metaphysical illness consuming their town.
'As Lindqvist has increasingly devoted himself to the subtle plumbing of the human soul he has become a distinctive and urgent voice in contemporary literature' - Svenska Dagbladet