14 Knots to Greenwich
A distinguished, Finnish modern classic novel about a journey around the globe that changes the life of four people irrevocably
After years of silence, Petri receives an email from Graham, an old university friend, inviting him to participate in an unusual challenge: to travel around the world along the Prime Meridian, in honour of the 350th birthday of astronomer Edmond Halley, using the same modes of transportation that Halley himself would have used in his day.
Graham’s wife Isla comes along on their haphazard journey, and later they’re joined by Petri’s younger brother, Kari.
As sight of their destination grows ever dimmer, unexpected aspects of their personalities begin to surface. Meanwhile, the chemistry between Kari and Isla grows ever stronger.
info
Year of publication
2008
Original title
14 solmua Greenwichiin
Page count
381
Original publisher
Published originally in Finnish by Otava Publishing Company
Short english extract
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Reviews
Kouvolan Sanomat
“A brilliant novel about intimacy, distance and zero points of life.”
Turun Sanomat
“An exceptionally fine novel.”
Awards & Nominations
Nominations
Finlandia
2008
Runeberg
2008
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