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Discover the captivating narrative of 'The Summer of Kim Novak', a must-read Swedish thriller and compelling coming-of-age novel that expertly weaves together themes of love, loss, and mystery. Set against the picturesque backdrop of 1960s Sweden, this gripping tale follows Erik and his friend Edmund as they spend their idyllic summer by a serene forest lake, dreaming of their enchanting young teacher, Ewa. Resonating with the haunting presence of Kim Novak, their summer takes a dark turn when a shocking discovery alters their lives forever.
Written by acclaimed author Hĺkan Nesser, known for his bestselling thrillers, this novel combines intense psychological depth with thrilling suspense. As an adult, Erik is drawn back to memories of that fateful summer when a newspaper article revives questions about a tragic event that haunted his youth.
The narrative seamlessly transitions from innocence to darkness, capturing the readers' attention with its rich character development and thought-provoking themes. 'The Summer of Kim Novak' is not just a murder mystery; it is a profound exploration of youthful dreams shattered by harsh realities. Perfect for fans of psychological thrillers and coming-of-age stories, this trade paperback edition is a valuable addition to any collection.
Enjoy free shipping on this item with delivery expected within 6 weeks. Order now and delve into this extraordinary story that resonates with readers searching for thrillers infused with emotional intelligence and nostalgia.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781642860191
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2020
Publisher: World Editions.
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: 9781642860191
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2020
Publisher: World Editions
Description:
In this brilliant Swedish thriller and sensitive coming-of-age story, a traumatic event shatters the summer of two boys in love with their young teacher.
Sweden in the '60s. Erik and his friend Edmund spend their vacation by a forest lake daydreaming about Ewa, a young substitute teacher with an uncanny resemblance to the actress Kim Novak. The boys are having the time of their lives until a shocking discovery disrupts their world. Twenty-five years later, Erik comes across a newspaper article about unsolved crimes and is overwhelmed by memories and questions from that summer of his youth. What actually happened back then? The Summer of Kim Novak has all the tension and mystery of Nesser's world-famous thrillers, combined with a coming-of-age tale of remarkable psychological precision.
'At
the start of this moving elegy for lost innocence from Nesser (the Inspector
Van Veeteren mysteries), 49-year-old Erik, the book's narrator, promises to
tell the reader about 'a terrible and tragic event' that occurred the summer he
was 14. In 1962, as Erik's mother is dying of cancer, his grieving father sends
the boy to the family's ramshackle lake cabin with 14-year-old Edmund, a fellow
student Erik hardly knows, and Erik's older brother, a reporter who intends to
write the Great Swedish Novel that summer. After a lazy month of swimming and
fantasising, handball champion Berra Albertsson is found dead in a gravel
parking spot near where the boys are staying, his skull caved in, and his
fiancée, Ewa Kaludis, the boys' substitute teacher and the object of their
dreams, is a suspect. Erik and Edmund embark on a protracted murd
Written by acclaimed author Hĺkan Nesser, known for his bestselling thrillers, this novel combines intense psychological depth with thrilling suspense. As an adult, Erik is drawn back to memories of that fateful summer when a newspaper article revives questions about a tragic event that haunted his youth.
The narrative seamlessly transitions from innocence to darkness, capturing the readers' attention with its rich character development and thought-provoking themes. 'The Summer of Kim Novak' is not just a murder mystery; it is a profound exploration of youthful dreams shattered by harsh realities. Perfect for fans of psychological thrillers and coming-of-age stories, this trade paperback edition is a valuable addition to any collection.
Enjoy free shipping on this item with delivery expected within 6 weeks. Order now and delve into this extraordinary story that resonates with readers searching for thrillers infused with emotional intelligence and nostalgia.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781642860191
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2020
Publisher: World Editions.
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: 9781642860191
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2020
Publisher: World Editions
Description:
In this brilliant Swedish thriller and sensitive coming-of-age story, a traumatic event shatters the summer of two boys in love with their young teacher.
Sweden in the '60s. Erik and his friend Edmund spend their vacation by a forest lake daydreaming about Ewa, a young substitute teacher with an uncanny resemblance to the actress Kim Novak. The boys are having the time of their lives until a shocking discovery disrupts their world. Twenty-five years later, Erik comes across a newspaper article about unsolved crimes and is overwhelmed by memories and questions from that summer of his youth. What actually happened back then? The Summer of Kim Novak has all the tension and mystery of Nesser's world-famous thrillers, combined with a coming-of-age tale of remarkable psychological precision.
'At
the start of this moving elegy for lost innocence from Nesser (the Inspector
Van Veeteren mysteries), 49-year-old Erik, the book's narrator, promises to
tell the reader about 'a terrible and tragic event' that occurred the summer he
was 14. In 1962, as Erik's mother is dying of cancer, his grieving father sends
the boy to the family's ramshackle lake cabin with 14-year-old Edmund, a fellow
student Erik hardly knows, and Erik's older brother, a reporter who intends to
write the Great Swedish Novel that summer. After a lazy month of swimming and
fantasising, handball champion Berra Albertsson is found dead in a gravel
parking spot near where the boys are staying, his skull caved in, and his
fiancée, Ewa Kaludis, the boys' substitute teacher and the object of their
dreams, is a suspect. Erik and Edmund embark on a protracted murd