Switzerland, Iceland
Guest of the book fair
The Swiss-born writer fell in love with Iceland during his travels there so much that he moved permanently to Reykjavik in 2007, started a family and became an Icelandic citizen. The award-winning author of bestselling crime novels also works as a journalist and tour guide on the volcanic island. His books are often set in the harsh Icelandic landscape. In Prague, he will present his successful novel Kalmann (Czech edition: Prostor, 2023), translated by Marta Eich: Kalmann Odinsson, the self-appointed sheriff of an almost deserted village in the north of the country, wanders the surrounding plains every day, hunting Arctic foxes and putting bait in the sea to catch Greenland sharks, from which he prepares the Icelandic fermented delicacy hákarl. Until one winter when he discovers a pool of blood in the snow...
Kalmann - The crime story is referred to as the "Icelandic Fargo" due to its atmosphere and dark humour. Kalmann is the self-appointed sheriff of a remote village. One winter, he discovers a pool of blood in the snow. No need to worry, he's in control, right?
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