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Tag: Jon Kalman Stefansson

A powerful story about books, friendship, and despair

February 14, 2025 ~ The Longest Chapter ~ 1 Comment

Jón Kalman Stefánsson’s novel "Heaven and Hell" takes place in a remote part of Iceland among fishermen who make their living on the Arctic’s ocean water. It's deeply moving for its spare, lyric style. Here's a review.

The Longest Chapter is written by Kassie Rose, book critic for Ohio NPR member station WOSU.

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