A Tiler's Afternoon

by Lars Gustafsson

Book Overview

In his newest novel, A Tiler's Afternoon, Lars Gustafsson invites us to share a day's work with Torsten Bergman, an aging, semi-retired tile-layer. On this particular day, Torsten arrives at an empty suburban villa, partially renovated and left unfinished. A master craftsman, he knows what to do and goes about his business, all the while reminiscing over his past, considering what may be left of his future, daydreaming about the mysterious Sophie...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0811212408
• ISBN13: 9780811212403
• Release Date: June 1993
• Publisher: New Directions Publishing Corporation
• Length: 130 Pages
• Weight: 1.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.4" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

A Tiler's Afternoon

This was a required reading for a college course, yet I really enjoyed it. It is short and easy to get through.

Beautifully Written

More concise and poetic than Death of a Beekeeper, this subtly captivating book delights at every turn. LG expounds on the "joys" of solitude and pedantic endeavors. His ability to turn bottomless bitterness into insightful humor is masterful.