When the Storks Fly South

"When the Cranes Fly South" by Lisa Ridzén is a deeply emotional Swedish novel about ageing, loneliness, family love, loss and the relationship between a father and his son. A moving novel about Bo, an 89-year-old man facing loneliness, old age and the gradual loss of his independence. When his son wants to take away his beloved dog, Sixten, Bo is forced to confront his memories, his relationship with his son and the losses that have marked his life. A sensitive story about love, family, memory and the fear of loss.