Weather Reports and Funerals is a novel spanning three generations, set in various locations: Iceland, France, and Poland. The protagonist, meteorologist Lena, journeys through time and space in search of peace with life, love, and the ghosts of her past. Rich in mood and atmosphere, the book immerses readers in evocative descriptions of Icelandic weather and nature, which form the story’s central rhythm, mirroring Lena’s emotions, her relationships, and her lovers. Reflections on death and loss strike an essential chord in the narrative, adding depth to the intricate dynamics of love and connection between mothers and daughters, friends, siblings, and lovers.

This is a story where every scene hums with feeling and the power of place.

Weather Reports and Funerals is a groundbreaking work in Icelandic literature, as it is the first novel written in Icelandic by an author whose native language is not Icelandic.

★★★★
“This novel is a true gem … [Readers] are presented with a gift … May as many as possible read this remarkable and beautiful novel … A broad perspective in an extraordinary work of fiction …”
PBB, HEIMILDIN WEEKLY

“An endless interplay of warmth and cold fronts.”
EFI, MORGUNBLADID WEEKLY