A review by kristianawithak
The Night Guest by Hildur Knútsdóttir

dark mysterious

4.75

 

This short novel broke my brain in the best possible way. It is mysterious, dark, and the prose is excellent. 

Iðunn isn’t sleeping well. Convinced sleeping pills are the answer she’s disturbed to realize she’s not more rested with their help. She begins to realize she is sleep walking. When she tries to ensure she stays in her apartment, she wakes up injured. Where is her night guest taking her? 

The book is chilling and enigmatic. I loved it. I hope more of her work is translated to English. 

 

 Thank you @tornightfire and @macmillan.audio for the gifted copies.