Reviews

• “The Bird Tribunal offers an incredible richness of themes /…/ The atonement for the past sins and the titular bird tribunal carry powerful messages, as well as questions of morality and humanity.”

• “Ravatn creates a creeping sense of unease, elegantly bringing the peace and menace of the setting to vivid life. The isolated house on the fjord is a character-like shadow in this tale of obsessions. This is domestic suspense with a twist – creepy and wonderful.”

• “Crackling, fraught and hugely compulsive slice of Nordic Noir /…/ tremendously impressive.”

• “A tense and riveting read.”

• “Unfolds in an austere style that perfectly captures the bleakly beautiful landscape of Norway’s far north.”

• “An unrelenting atmosphere of doom fails to prepare readers for the surprising resolution.”

• “The ending literally pounces on you. ”

• “It quivers with excitement and surplus (…) about two people, who just want to be found and loved. ”

• “The novel remains with you as an electrical charge under your skin. ”

• “Beautiful about two damaged souls living under the same roof. ”

• “The whole book is characterised by an uncomfortable and ominous tone and an exquisite writing style. It is dark, thrilling and captivating, as we slowly learn more and more about these two lonely people. ”