As well as being an extraordinarily strong reading experience and taking an original and lively approach to passion, obsession, parental love and convenient love, the novel provides a vivid picture of life in Reykjavik in the second half of the 20th century. In terms of subject matter and approach, Fortune’s Child belongs with Sigurdardottir’s other bestselling novels, The Thief of Time and Heart Place.

• Nominated for The Icelandic Literary Prize
• Nominated for the Icelandic Booksellers’ Prize

“Steinunn’s novel hits you right in the heart…”
MORGUNBLADID DAILY

“A stunningly beautiful and poignant book that takes the reader on a breath-taking and emotionally fascinating roller-coaster journey.”
CITY LIBRARY WEBSITE

“The story is artfully woven … truly suberb … each sentence crafted and polished until it shines and sparkles…”
ICELANDIC BROADCASTING SERVICE

“Incredibly sensual … one of the most beautiful and intelligent books that I have ever read.” 
Antje Deistler, WDR2.

“It’s virtuoso … so beautiful to read that you do not want to stop.”
FRANKFURTER ALLGEMEINE ZEITUNG

“Steinunn Sigurðardóttir is a master of irony.” 
SUEDDEUTSCHE ZEITUNG

“Steinunn Sigurdardottir’s writing is modern and powerful, as before… yet again she reinforces the fact that she is the most brilliant Icelandic author, and one of the most distinguished of all Scandinavia.” 
LE QUOTIDIEN

“Outstanding.” 
LIRE

“A moving and important book.” 
POLITIKEN