Bo doesn’t have much time left. At eighty-nine, he lives in isolation in a Swedish village and his health is rapidly declining. His solitude is only disturbed by the comings and goings of his home helpers. Among the few things he has left are phone calls to his best friend and the faithful companionship of Sixten, his big dog, whom he loves dearly. Bo likes to fall asleep with him, his hand buried in his thick fur. When his son decides that he can no longer care for such a large animal, the proud Bo is plunged into a whirlwind of emotions. Father and son have never been able to communicate. How can he express what really matters now? Bo takes stock of his life and his family ties, reflecting on the imperfect way he has expressed his love over the years.
A deeply moving international bestseller and winner of Sweden’s Book of the Year Award, Les Grues volent vers le sud is the story of a final reconciliation. Lisa Ridzén celebrates the beauty of twilight with this irresistible work, translated into more than forty languages.
