But none of that matters now. I look out at the hills and the lake again. I’ve been driving along these roads for nine decades, but I’m still struck by just how beautiful it is, and I never want to leave.
— Lisa Ridzén, When the Cranes Fly South: A Novel. Alice Menzies (Translator) (Vintage, 8/19/2025)
Notes:
- Simply written, sad, beautiful story. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
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