{"product_id":"the-colony-by-annika-norlin","title":"The Colony by Annika Norlin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinner of the Vi Literature Award and Swedish Radio’s Novel Prize, two of Sweden’s biggest literary awards, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Colony\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a gripping portrayal of contemporary society and its alternatives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBurnt-out from a demanding job and a bustling life in the city, Emelie has left town to spend a few days in the country. Once there, in the peaceful, verdant hills, down by the river she encounters a mysterious group of seven people, each with personal stories full of pain, alienation, and the longing to live differently. They are misfits, each in their own way, and all led by the enigmatic and charismatic Sara.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow did they end up there? Are they content with the rigid roles they’ve been assigned? And what happens when an outsider appears and is initially drawn to their alternative lifestyle but cannot help but stir things up?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA masterful blend of humor, emotion, unforgettable characters, and sharp social commentary, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Colony\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a magnetic and deeply touching story about love, community, and the unfathomable power we other others and that others have over us.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e★ “Norlin’s writing (as translated by Olsson) is clever and incisive, poking fun at modern society and the woodland community in equal measure... Ultimately, this is a treatise on humanity, on the things people need and the power and frailty of human connection. This is a novel that will stick with you.”—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eKirkus Reviews \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e(Starred Review)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Woolly Bear Books and Gifts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56062767530150,"sku":"9798889660828","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/4637\/7638\/files\/IMG-1886.jpg?v=1767199150","url":"https:\/\/woollybearbooks.com\/products\/the-colony-by-annika-norlin","provider":"Woolly Bear Books and Gifts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}