On Thin Ice: Stories

In these 9 exquisite, moving stories from “one of Europe’s most exciting writers” (New York Times Book Review), people struggle to connect in a cold, uneasy world.

Looking to escape his past, a Swiss ski instructor relocates to a German resort, where he develops an ambiguous bond with an older woman.

An unusual new job unsettles a failed actress, as her character’s tragic story bleeds into her own life.

When their son’s obsession with Mars One drives him to self-isolate on a makeshift mission,...