Summary of The Ravens
Twelve-year old Klas lives with his family on a farm in SmÄland in southern Sweden during the 1970s. While his father dreams of him taking over the farm one day, young Klas dreams of escaping farm life. Klas, an avid birdwatcher, finds solace in the world of nature, while his father suffers from delusions and mental breakdowns.
Reasons to read The Ravens
âThe Ravensâ is the debut novel of Swedish author Tomas Bannerhed, which won him the prestigious August prize for fiction in 2011. It is a âBildungsromanâ in the finest Swedish literary tradition. This novel is particularly recommended for bird enthusiasts and readers interested in rural life.
Setting: SmÄland (Sweden)
Book set in Sweden: SmĂ„land. While no exact setting is specified in âThe Ravensâ, UrĂ„sa – Bannerhedâs childhood village – is a plausible backdrop.
Original title: Korparna
Year of publication: 2011
Nr of pages: 411
