When the Cranes Fly South
About the Book
When the Cranes Fly South
A profoundly moving debut novel that follows an elderly man’s attempts to mend his relationship with his son before it’s too late: an emotional story of love, friendship, fatherhood, dogs and atonement that is already an international sensation.
Bo is running out of time. Yet time is one of the few things he has left. These days, his quiet existence is broken up only by daily visits from his home care team. Fortunately, he still has his beloved elkhound, Sixten, to keep him company…though now his son, with whom Bo has had a rocky relationship, insists upon taking the dog away, claiming that Bo has grown too old to properly care for him.
The threat of losing Sixten stirs up a whirlwind of emotion, leading Bo to take stock of his life, his relationships, and the imperfect way he’s expressed his love over the years.
When the Cranes Fly South
- Publication Date: August 19, 2025
- Genres: Fiction
- Paperback: 320 pages
- Publisher: Vintage
- ISBN-10: N/A
- ISBN-13: 9798217006731