I Resist (norwegian Modern and Contemporary Literature Translation Series)
About This Novel
The most high-profile winner of the International Dublin IMPAC Literary Award after Pamuk, and the annual best book of many authoritative European and American media; with a hard core and rich layers, it sinks into the hearts of readers like a rock. Per Patterson (1952-) is one of the most famous contemporary Norwegian writers and a candidate for the Nobel Prize in Literature. He once worked as a librarian, printer, bookseller, and translator. He gradually rose to prominence after publishing his first collection of short stories in 1987. A pair of childhood friends reunited by chance in the autumn morning, which brought back the memories they shared thirty-five years ago. Tommy's mother suddenly ran away from home, and his father soon abandoned them too. As a result, Tommy was separated from his sisters and adopted by different families. His good friend Jim lives with his devout mother. Tommy and Jim accompanied and supported each other through the difficult but innocent teenage years, and then drifted apart after entering high school, until different fateful encounters eroded their friendship. Today, Jim is fishing alone on the bridge, and Tommy drives by him in a brand new sports car. Following the experiences of the two men on this day, mixed with the pain of past events and memories, we watch as their fates once again rush towards a new reality. This book is another masterpiece that shows the depth of Per Patterson's writing. With his inspiring writing style, he builds a cold and quiet escape for readers in the bustling world.
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