The Child

by Kjersti A. Skomsvold

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Pub Date 6 May 2021 | Archive Date 17 Jun 2021

Granta Publications

General Fiction (Adult) | Parenting & Families | Women's Fiction

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Description

An exploration of motherhood today from a Norwegian author hailed as one of the finest of her generation.

The woman has given birth. Now she holds her second child in her arms, a tiny mystery. The world is new and full of surprises, even though dangers lurk behind every corner: a car out of control, disease ever present in the air, the unforgiving rush of time. As she speaks to the child, the story of her life emerges. A story of a body worn down by illness, of heartbreak, of a lover stolen and of happiness finally found.

In iridescent prose, Skomsvold paints a portrait of the artist as a mother, and reckons with the sharp compromises and quiet joys that make up a life.

An exploration of motherhood today from a Norwegian author hailed as one of the finest of her generation.

The woman has given birth. Now she holds her second child in her arms, a tiny mystery. The...

Advance Praise

"The Child pays close, intelligent attention to motherhood and art. It's written with memorable precision and love, and I was sorry to finish it" - Sarah Moss

"I loved this book, as raw and shimmering as the early nights of motherhood; through its poetic fragments and deep thought the wonder, fear and joy of intimacy shine" - Liz Berry

"The Child pays close, intelligent attention to motherhood and art. It's written with memorable precision and love, and I was sorry to finish it" - Sarah Moss

"I loved this book, as raw and shimmering...