I loved how this book unfolded, and reading it made me realize why I love a short novel. Therese Bohman (and translator Marlaine Delargy) use their words wisely, with sharp insights on the meaning of life, art, and beauty. The plot got me sucked in, and while the book returns to the inciting event (missing child), the story is really more character-driven. I could’ve spent so much more time with Hanna, but the ending was near perfection.
Mount Verity by Therese Bohman, (List Price: $17.99, Other Press, 9781635425666, April 2026)
Reviewed by Daniel, Pearl’s Books in Fayetteville, AR