Mirror, Shoulder, Signal

Name: Mirror, Shoulder, Signal
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781782273141
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By Dorthe Nors

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In Mirror, Shoulder, Signal by Dorthe Nors, the protagonist, Sonja, finds herself grappling with mid-life uncertainties while learning to drive in Copenhagen. The narrative explores her struggles with loneliness, estrangement from family, and her quest for self-identity, capturing the nuances of starting anew and the courage it takes to change one's life course. It's a thoughtful reflection on personal growth and the complexities of modern life.
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This book may appeal to you if you're intrigued by introspective narratives and nuanced explorations of identity and solitude. Following the life of a woman learning to drive in her forties, it offers a poignant and sharp look into personal transformation and the challenges of self-discovery in a bustling urban environment.

Mirror, Shoulder, Signal

Shortlisted for the Man Booker International Prize. A spikily funny, startlingly perceptive and beautifully written novel about modern life.

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Sonja's over forty, and she's trying to move in the right direction. She's learning to drive. She's joined a meditation group. And she's attempting to reconnect with her sister.

But Sonja would rather eat cake than meditate. Her driving instructor won't let her change gear. And her sister won't return her calls.

Sonja's mind keeps wandering back to the dramatic landscapes of her childhood - the singing whooper swans, the endless sky, and getting lost barefoot in the rye fields - but how can she return to a place that she no longer recognises? And how can she escape the alienating streets of Copenhagen?

Mirror, Shoulder, Signal is a poignant, sharp-witted tale of one woman's journey in search of herself when there's no one to ask for directions.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Mirror, Shoulder, Signal by Dorthe Nors presents an introspective exploration of middle age and identity through the eyes of a Danish woman learning to drive. Reviews highlight the novel's subtle humour and poignant insights into personal growth and the complexity of everyday life. Critics praise Nors for her finely crafted prose and her ability to weave a narrative that resonates with the quiet struggles of her protagonist.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781782273141

Publisher: Pushkin Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 31 May 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Pushkin Press

Contributors:

Translated by Misha Hoekstra

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 192

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About the Author

Dorthe Nors was born in 1970 and studied literature at the University of Aarhus. She is one of the most original voices in contemporary Danish literature. Her short stories have appeared in numerous international periodicals including including The Boston Review and Harpers, and she is the first Danish writer ever to have a story published in The New Yorker. Nors has published four novels so far, in addition to a collection of stories Karate Chop, and a novella Minna Needs Rehearsal Space, also published by Pushkin Press. Karate Chop won the prestigious P. O. Enquist Literary Prize in 2014. She lives in rural Jutland, Denmark.

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