Set in Norway, Trond bounces back and forth in the timeline of his life as an old man and as a boy in the late 1940-50s. It started out a bit slow but I quickly became engrossed in the relationship Trond shared with his father and his friendships. However, by the end I felt underwhelmed at the lack of closure. I really wanted to love this book but I suspect it may have more impact on men, as it deals with complex issues between father and son.