'Minervudottir has long since proved herself to be one of our most fertile and original writers.’ – Frettabladid Daily
‘That is the thing with great literature. It ignites your curiosity and dares you to think for yourself and come to a new understanding.’ – DV newspaper
Winner Icelandic Booksellers Literary Prize
Author previously nominated for Nordic Council Literature Prize
A daring and personal account that challenges contemporary times with warmth, introspection, and humour
If my life had only one sentence left, I wondered whether my father was normal or crazy. The reactions may have been funny and the characters sometimes exaggerated, but it wasn’t really fun here. When the painful moments were over, more painful moments followed. Perhaps forever?
In the Shadow of the Trees is the story of Skeggs Raspútín, which first appeared in 2016 and was enthusiastically received by readers and reviewers alike. In this autobiographical novel the author looks back on her life, her two failed marriages and the role she played in them.
Guðrún Eva Mínervudóttir writes with a mixture of humor and seriousness, creating a compelling story full of humour, irony, and poetic wisdom.
Minervudottir is praised for her original voice, her ability to capture human vulnerability and resilience, and for the strong and convincing characters she creates
Author previously sold to UK (Granta), France (Autrement & Zulma & Tusitala), Germany (btb), Italy (Iperborea & Scritturapura), Malaysia (Megha Books), Ukraine (Vydavnytstvo), Israel (Lesa Press), Sweden (Flo Förlag), Denmark (Silkefyret), Hungary (Polar Egyesület)