Dive into the chilling depths of family secrets with Alex Schulman’s *The Survivors*. This acclaimed novel, translated from the Swedish, sees three estranged brothers returning to their childhood summer cottage to scatter their mother’s ashes, but the idyllic setting quickly unravels a web of long-buried trauma and simmering resentments. The cottage holds the key to a catastrophic event from their past, a summer day that shattered their family and shaped the men they’ve become. Schulman masterfully crafts a suspenseful narrative that explores the corrosive effects of sibling rivalry, parental favoritism, and the unspoken truths that can haunt a family for generations. More than a simple mystery, *The Survivors* delves into the psychological complexities of guilt, grief, and the enduring power of memory. Discover why this internationally bestselling novel has captivated readers with its haunting atmosphere and unforgettable characters. Experience a story that will stay with you, asking profound questions about forgiveness, redemption, and the enduring bonds of brotherhood.
The Survivors
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Years ago, they fled the lake house.
Now, the brothers have returned.
Three brothers return to the family cottage by the lake where, more than two decades earlier, a catastrophe changed the course of their lives. Now, they are here to scatter their mother’s ashes – young men, estranged but bound together by the history that defines them. Their lives have been spent competing for their father’s favour and their mother’s love, in a household more like a minefield than a home. What really happened that summer day when everything was blown to pieces?
The Survivors is a suspenseful, haunting novel about three brothers and their reckoning with the events of one disputed, disastrous summer.
Dive into the haunting and suspenseful world of Alex Schulman's *The Survivors*, a gripping novel about family secrets, buried trauma, and the enduring bonds and rivalries between brothers. This compelling Hardcover edition, published by Fleet in 2021, invites you to unravel a mystery that has haunted three brothers for over two decades. After years of estrangement, the brothers reluctantly return to the family's lakeside cottage, a place etched with both cherished memories and the shadows of a devastating summer. Their mission is somber: to scatter their mother's ashes. But the idyllic setting holds a much darker purpose, forcing them to confront the catastrophic event that shattered their childhood and irrevocably altered the course of their lives. *The Survivors* masterfully explores the complex dynamics within a family marred by competition, particularly the brothers' vying for their father's approval and their mother's affection. Their childhood home was less a sanctuary and more a battleground, a "minefield" where unspoken tensions simmered beneath the surface. As they navigate the familiar landscape, old wounds are reopened, and the lingering questions surrounding that fateful summer resurface. What *really* happened on that day when everything fell apart? Alex Schulman, a celebrated Swedish author known for his unflinching honesty and poignant storytelling, delves into the depths of human fallibility and the lasting impact of childhood experiences. While already a major literary voice in Sweden, this title earned Schulman considerable attention in the Anglophone world, further establishing him as a talent to watch. Readers and critics alike have praised Schulman's ability to create an atmosphere of suspense while simultaneously exploring the intricate emotional landscape of his characters. His writing is described as sharp, insightful, and deeply moving. *The Survivors* is more than just a suspenseful thriller; it's a profound exploration of grief, guilt, and the search for truth. With its evocative prose and compelling characters, this is a novel that will stay with you long after you turn the final page. Perfect for readers of Celeste Ng, Tana French, and Megan Miranda, this book is a must-read for anyone who appreciates a beautifully written, psychologically rich story. Uncover the truth, confront the past, and witness the reckoning in Alex Schulman's *The Survivors*.
