| Across the China Sea Contributor(s): Heivoll, Gaute (Author), Bloch, Alex (Narrated by), Christensen, Nadia (Translator) |
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ISBN: 1681687089 ISBN-13: 9781681687087 Publisher: HighBridge Audio OUR PRICE: $26.99 Product Type: Compact Disc - Other Formats Published: September 2017 * Not available - Not in print at this time * |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Fiction | Literary - Fiction | Family Life - General |
| Dewey: 839.823 |
| Physical Information: 1.1" H x 6.5" W x 5.4" (0.40 lbs) |
| Themes: - Topical - Family |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In the waning days of the German occupation of Norway, Karin and her husband move from Oslo to a tiny village in the south with their young son, the narrator. There they aim to live out their dream of caring for those who can't look after themselves. They have spent months building a modest house with rooms for patients, and it's soon filled with three adult men who are psychologically unstable-including Karin's uncle Josef, who suffered a head injury in a carriage accident-and five siblings whose parents have been declared unfit, and who are the subjects of much conversation in the village. This small and idiosyncratic community persists for nearly three decades. After his parents' deaths, the son returns to clean out this unusual home. The objects of his childhood retain a talisman-like power over him, and key objects-including an orange crate where he and his sister slept as infants, Josef's medal of honor, his mother's beloved piano, and many others-unlock vivid memories. |
Contributor Bio(s): Heivoll, Gaute: - Gaute Heivoll is the author of Before I Burn, which won the Brage Prize and was a finalist for the Critics Prize and the Booksellers' Prize in Norway. He lives in southern Norway.Bloch, Alex: - Alex Bloch is a New York City-based narrator and voice-over artist. Alex has narrated a variety of audiobooks, including titles by New York Times bestselling authors. He was raised in the UK and Spain, and graduated from the Stella Adler Studio of Acting in 2014.Heivoll, Gaute: - Gaute Heivoll is the author of Before I Burn, which won the Brage Prize and was a finalist for the Critics Prize and the Booksellers' Prize in Norway. He lives in southern Norway. |