A Sister in My House

It is beautiful, sad and hopeful.

Norran, Sweden

[The novel] is a life journey, condensed into six days, yet covering more than forty years where so much has happened. It is filled with memories, hatred and love, envy, loathing, accusations and surprises.

NA, Sweden

Once more, Olsson has managed to create characters who get under the skin of the readers. It is a quiet, but deep family tale about love, betrayal, pain and about escaping reality.

Stine Grabas, Litteraturporten, Denmark

What is so interesting is that large stories of family are encompassed in really small action . . . the action is quiet, measured and intriguing. There's a nice lightness in this writing and what is unsaid takes a bit of time to absorb and rather than being hit over the head . . . the author knows to trust the readers and we become softly and quite cleverly caught into the web of the secrets and the regrets . . . the story is about love and deception and loss and regained friendship . . . the narrative is really strong.

Rae McGregor, Radio NZ

This is the first of her novels I have read but it is so moving and the characters so haunting that I will be reading all her others.

Rosie Sanderson, Whangarei Report

Linda Olsson has a beautiful writing style and this book, like her previous novels, slowly enveloped me. There is no deep mystery nor suspense to keep you glued to the page, yet Linda manages to shine a light on everyday relationships in such a thoughtful and gentle way that I find compelling.

Wairarapa Times-Age Weekend

Olsson did not disappoint, her elegant style and attention to detail was again evident in this work, as the small steps in the sisters’ lives helped them to move into the future. The stunning cover invites the reader in. Anyone who enjoys a book about family relationships will find this a rewarding read.

Lesley McIntosh, Booksellers Blog

. . . she brings an outsider's sensibility to her writing, bittersweet explorations of lives shaped by love and loss, abandonment and memory, loneliness and connection. . . . Olsson is a gentle author and carefully navigates her way through the narrative, allowing room for both women to speak and hear each other's truths in a way that opens rather than closes the door to mutual understanding.

Cushla McKinney, Otago Daily Times