Stealing Horses

'Stealing Horses' tells the story of Trond Sander, a 67-year-old man who retreats to a remote cabin in Norway following the death of his wife.

As summer progresses, Trond reflects on a pivotal summer in his youth, when he spent time with his father and experienced a life-altering event.

The novel explores themes of memory, loss, and the complex relationship between fathers and sons.

Through introspective prose, Petterson creates a haunting and beautiful meditation on the enduring impact of the past on the present.