"Out Stealing Horses" is a novel by Norwegian author Per Petterson, first published in 2003. The story is narrated by 67-year-old Trond Sander, who has retired to a remote cabin in the woods of Norway to live in isolation. As he reflects on his life, he recalls the summer of 1948, when he was 15 years old and spent time with his father in a cabin near the Swedish border. Through his memories, Trond reconstructs the events of that summer and the relationship he had with his father, a complex and troubled man who had been involved in the Norwegian Resistance during World War II. As Trond delves deeper into his past, he uncovers long-buried secrets and learns the truth about the events that shaped his life. The novel explores themes of memory, loss, family relationships, and the impact of historical events on individual lives.
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