I See All That You Do
Translated by Alice E. Olsson
Overview
The brilliant debut collection from the author of the internationally bestselling Colony
This I knew: that the whole thing would end in disaster, but I couldn’t tear myself away from standing in that light. It was so warm there, in the light.
This critically acclaimed Swedish bestseller, published in English for the first time, introduces a cast of strange, loveable characters, moving through life in ways that defy expectation.
Norlin’s stories explore longing and recognition, cult films and road trips, hopeless punk bands and nights that stretch towards dawn. Funny, surprising, and quietly profound, they reveal the strange, surreal, and tender moments hidden within ordinary lives.
Details
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- Paperback
- 198mm x 129mm
- 240 pages
- 9781917189903
- GBP£10.99
- 20 May 2027
- UK & Commonwealth (ex. Can)
- Andrew Nurnberg Associates
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Praise
Praise for Colony:
‘A disturbing, engrossing portrait of a tiny community living beyond society … Norlin is in full command of her characters’ histories and marshals a tremendous level of detail … My admiration of Colony is equally an appreciation for Alice E. Olsson, whose work to bring the story into English is so precise and vibrant that I often forgot I was reading a translation.’
Praise for Colony:
‘Swedish author Annika Norlin has written an incisive, character-driven dissection of society and human nature … Colony is smart and often droll. It features strong characters and world-building, all portrayed with compassion for the nuances of human resilience and frailty.’
About the Author
Born in the northern parts of Sweden, Annika Norlin is a writer and musician. She has won numerous awards for her lyrically driven indie pop in her own name, and in projects Hello Saferide and Säkert! After searching for her authorial voice for decades, she finally found it in 2020 when she published her debut book, a collection of short stories. Colony is her debut novel. It has won several awards in Sweden and will be published in fifteen languages.
Translator
Alice E. Olsson is a literary translator, writer, and editor working across Swedish and English. She has served as the Cultural Affairs Adviser at the Embassy of Sweden in London and is the recipient of a fellowship as well as multiple grants from the Swedish Arts Council. She has been shortlisted for the 2020 Peirene Stevns Translation Prize and the 2023 Bernard Shaw Prize.