Olaf Olafssons literarische Werke, darunter frühere Romane und eine Kurzgeschichtensammlung, wurden in mehr als zwanzig Sprachen übersetzt und von der Kritik gefeiert. Sein Schreiben befasst sich mit den tiefgreifenden Komplexitäten der menschlichen Existenz und Beziehungen. Die Leser schätzen seine durchdringenden Einblicke in die Charakterpsychologie und seine poetische Prosa, die sie in eine Welt voller Emotionen und Gedanken eintauchen lässt. Olafssons unverwechselbare Stimme bietet eine einzigartige Perspektive auf die menschliche Verfassung.
Als Peter Peterson spürt, daß er bald sterben wird, legt er seine Lebensbeichte ab: zwei gescheiterte Ehen, Kinder, die er verabscheut, ein Leben voller Haß im Schatten eines furchtbaren Verbrechens. In seiner Kindheit verliebt er sich in die umschwärmte Klassenschönheit Gudrun, die jedoch nur ihre Spielchen mit ihm treibt und ihm mit kleinen Zärtlichkeiten Hoffnungen macht. Als er seiner großen Liebe nach Dänemark folgt, muß er bald entdecken, daß Gudrun einen Geliebten hat... Aber es bietet sich ihm die Gelegenheit für eine grausame Rache.
Roman | Eine isländischer Liebesroman - die Romanvorlage zum Film „Touch"
Kann eine Liebe wirklich ein halbes Jahrhundert überdauern? Ausgerechnet als die Pandemie ausbricht, beschließt Kristófer, sich auf eine Reise um die halbe Welt zu begeben. Sein erfolgreiches Restaurant in Reykjavík macht er einfach zu und nimmt eines der letzten Flugzeuge, die Island verlassen dürfen. Denn Kristófer hat eine Nachricht von seiner lang verschollenen großen Liebe bekommen, von Miko Nakamura aus Japan. Auch wenn die Umstände die Welt gerade auf den Kopf stellen, Kristófer muss erfahren, was damals, Ende der Sechzigerjahre, geschah, als Takahashi-san sein Restaurant über Nacht schloss und mit Tochter Miko London ohne Abschied verließ. Während die Spurensuche seinen Helden von Reykjavík über London nach Tokio führt, erzählt Olafsson dessen herzzerreißende Lebensgeschichte. Seine literarische Intensität aber gewinnt dieser Roman durch den mit isländischer Kargheit erzählten Subtext: Was bleibt, im Angesicht des Alters und des Sterbens?
Das Kochen ist der Isländerin Disa der Inhalt ihres Daseins. Die kurze Zeit, die sie noch zu leben hat, führt sie in ihre Heimat zurück - Ausbildung in England, die grosse Liebe und eine hoffnungslose Mutterschaft im Schlepptau ihrer Erinnerung.
A mesmerizing, panoramic story of one man's search to find a lover who suddenly disappeared decades before When the pandemic hits, Kristofer is forced to shutter his successful restaurant in Reykjavik, sending him into a spiral of uncertainty, even as his memory seems to be failing. But an uncanny bolt from the blue--a message from Miko Nakamura, a woman whom he'd known in the sixties when they were students in London--both inspires and rattles him, as he is drawn inexorably back into a love story that has marked him for life. Even as the pandemic upends his world, Kristofer finds himself pulled toward an answer to the mystery of Miko's sudden departure decades before, compelling him to travel to London and Japan as the virus threatens to shut everything down. A heart-wrenching love story and an absorbing mystery, Touch delves into the secrets of the past to explore the hidden lives that we all possess, the pain and beauty of our past loves and friendships that continue to leave their mark on us. Searching and lyrically rendered by acclaimed author Olaf Olafsson, Touch is a stunning tribute to the weight of history and the complexities of the human heart.
Soon to be a film directed, written and produced by Baltasar Kormákur, co-written by Olaf Olafsson. Only In Theaters July 12. A mesmerizing, panoramic story of one man's search to find a lover who suddenly disappeared decades before When the pandemic hits, Kristofer is forced to shutter his successful restaurant in Reykjavik, sending him into a spiral of uncertainty, even as his memory seems to be failing. But an uncanny bolt from the blue--a message from Miko Nakamura, a woman whom he'd known in the sixties when they were students in London--both inspires and rattles him, as he is drawn inexorably back into a love story that has marked him for life. Even as the pandemic upends his world, Kristofer finds himself pulled toward an answer to the mystery of Miko's sudden departure decades before, compelling him to travel to London and Japan as the virus threatens to shut everything down. A heart-wrenching love story and an absorbing mystery, Touch delves into the secrets of the past to explore the hidden lives that we all possess, the pain and beauty of our past loves and friendships that continue to leave their mark on us. Searching and lyrically rendered by acclaimed author Olaf Olafsson, Touch is a stunning tribute to the weight of history and the complexities of the human heart.
From the acclaimed Icelandic author of The Journey Home comes a haunting collection of thematically linked stories that traverse the twelve months of a year. The stories in Valentines capture the most candid moments between lovers, husbands and wives, parents and children, when truths and true feelings surge to the surface and everything changes. A wife realizes her closest confidante is much more than that. A father tries to make his new lover into the image of his late wife. A husband, a wife, a child, a boating accident: no harm done . . . or is there? Olaf Olafsson's fans will recognize the perfect restraint and precision--and quick wit--with which he explores these dark epiphanies, when the heart is suddenly laid bare, whether by love or betrayal, disenchantment or the shock of loss. Valentines is a powerful work of fiction from one of our most gifted and subtle international writers at work today.
For twenty years Christian Benediktsson has led an orderly but demanding life
as butler to the media magnate William Randolph Hearst, famously the
inspiration for Citizen Kane, in his San Simeon castle.
The narrative follows a New York neurologist whose life is profoundly impacted by three significant women. Through their relationships, the story explores themes of love, loss, and personal transformation, offering an intimate glimpse into the complexities of human connections and the choices that shape our destinies. Olafsson's writing weaves together emotional depth and a broad perspective, inviting readers to reflect on the pivotal moments that define our lives.
The narrative follows a nun grappling with her haunting past as she delves into a mysterious death and a troubling series of abuse allegations. As she navigates this complex investigation, her history resurfaces in unexpected ways, intertwining her personal struggles with the unfolding mystery. The story explores themes of redemption, trauma, and the quest for truth against a backdrop of emotional and moral challenges.
Set against the backdrop of conflict, this novel explores the intricate relationships shaped by love and betrayal. Characters navigate the tumultuous landscape of war, grappling with their choices and the consequences that follow. Themes of redemption weave through the narrative, highlighting the struggle to reconcile past actions with a desire for forgiveness and healing. The story immerses readers in a powerful emotional journey, revealing how the bonds of love can be both a source of strength and a catalyst for conflict.
