New Dystopian Novel

Rakel Helmsdal’s new novel was published yesterday. The title is Dreymsótt (Dream Death), and it is a story about the Faroe Islands in a dystopian future, which none of us want to experience, but which nevertheless does not feel completely incredible.

The year is 2036 and after several pandemics the goverment has completely isolated the Faroe Islands from the outside world in the name of protecting the people.

Now there is a vague streak of light in the east.

“Come, we have to walk faster,” Agnas says suddenly. “If we don’t get past the mountain before daybreak, the surveillance cameras will definitely notice us.”

We go faster. There is no time to enjoy the moment, just to walk as fast as we can. It is easier and easier to to see, where we’re treading. Too easy. It’s terrible, that the sun is our enemy.

Coverphoto is by Gwenaël Akira Helmsdal Carré and the book is published by Sprotin.