WHEN THE CRANES FLY SOUTH

Ifan Huw Dafydd gives a performance worthy of this emotional and powerful debut, winner of the Swedish book of the year award, the August Prize. Listeners will become attached to Bo, an elderly man who is determined to keep his son from taking his dog, Sixten, now that his wife is in a facility for dementia, leaving him with only part-time caregivers. Journal entries added by Bo's home-care workers and narrated in a softer tone present a counterpoint that provides depth and a realistic view of his loneliness and cognitive condition. Listeners will be moved by Bo's heartfelt journey as he contemplates his life and relationships, speaks to his beloved wife, and considers his place as a friend, son, and father. E.J.F. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine [Published: AUGUST 2025]