A novel about a search for light in the darkness of history and what motives ignite the fighting spirit of morally mediocre people.
The bottom drawer was notably deeper than the others. It resisted opening, though absent of locks or keyholes. Not locked then, just slightly resistant.
A young flute player is hired as the cultural editor of an established newspaper and is relatively happy with his new job, until he is handed a rather peculiar task: to interview a former foreign minister of Iceland, who has been reclusive since being forced to leave office two decades past. Determined to contend with the political past of the former leader the young man resolutely goes to meet his interviewee. But soon after he arrives, he is faced with some nonsensical obstacles to overcome; eventually leaving him stuck in a gloomy corner of the minister’s opulent home desperately looking for a source of light to investigate what he thinks he may have found there in darkness.
★★★★
FOUR STARS OUT OF FIVE POSSIBLE
“Men is a hugely funny and well written book on Icelandic corruption and how the average Icelander finds their footing, gets knocked down and picks themself up again.
The succinct style at times leaves one wanting more than one gets.”
THORSTEINN VILHJALMSSON, HEIMILDIN WEEKLY
“The narrative is very humorous. The work moves with engaging charm from one perspective to another, showcasing the author’s exceptional mastery of writing. It keeps the reader well engaged and excited. The style is smooth, and the lively plot is neatly executed. At times, the story becomes very adventurous, dreamlike, and exaggerated, reflecting the immense narrative and playful joy that characterizes the work.”
RAGNHEIDUR BIRGISDOTTIR, MORGUNBLADID DAILY
“Exceptionally well executed.”
THORGEIR TRYGGVASON, ENDASTODIN / NATIONAL BROADCASTING SERVICE
“Flawlessly written …”
GYRDIR ELIASSON, WRITER
“Continually surprises the reader.”
SOFFIA AUDUR BIRGISDOTTIR, VIDSJA / NATIONAL BROADCASTING SERVICE
“Very well executed.”
INGIBJORG IDA AUDUNARDOTTIR, KILJAN / NATIONAL BROADCASTING SERVICE
