Anne answered three questions for Shearer’s Bookshop in Sydney, Australia, starting with this one: “An Unexpected Guest has been compared to Virginia Woolf’s classic Mrs Dalloway because of the way both novels elegantly weave complex themes into simple settings. Is this a style you were conscious of adopting? Are you a fan of…(Read More)
The New York Times Book Review says: “Serious geopolitics mixes with parenthood and the finer points of entertaining… Like her protagonist, Korkeakivi’s writing is cool, calm and composed.” To see the rest of the review, look here.  …(Read More)
Apparently, some Woolfians have deduced that June 21 is the day of the year when Mrs. Dalloway takes place. To commemorate “Clarissa Day,” Blogging Woolf wrote about An Unexpected Guest: “The drama and intrigue in Clare’s life would have set Clarissa’s heart racing; there’s far more than country-house dallying in her…(Read More)
On Tuesday, June 19th, Anne will give a morning talk and workshop on writing for E.T.C. (Expat Talent Connect) in Geneva. 10 a.m. – Noon, L’Adresse, 32 Rue de 31 Decembre. All welcome, admission free. RSVP: etc.geneva@gmail.com…(Read More)
David Gutowski of Largehearted Boy blog says, “Anne Korkeakivi’s An Unexpected Guest is a compelling debut novel that elegantly unfolds its narrative of a 24-hour period in the life of a diplomat’s wife, one of the year’s most complex and unforgettable literary characters.” To read the full review plus Anne’s…(Read More)
Check It Out says, “”One of those great reads that confines itself to the parameters of a single day…. Engaging and well-written.” And S. Krishna’s Books agrees: “”Nice suspense as the novel progresses. …Atmospheric and moody, [Anne Korkeakivi’s] prose is sharp and it sets the tone for the novel.” To see the…(Read More)
“Since I wasn’t living there, I could travel its streets in my mind without feeling the fetters of any of the tiresome distractions of daily life…” To read this new Q&A for paris (im)perfect blog about writing and Paris, and writing about Paris, look here…(Read More)
The Christian Science Monitor calls An Unexpected Guest a “new and noteworthy” novel for 2012: “… many nice touches… a quietly intelligent novel about a woman who, at long last, learns to be honest with herself.” For the full review, see here. (Mild spoiler alert…(Read More)
“The story is beautifully written, as the author gives detailed and minute descriptions of Paris streets, tourist attractions, and the typical Parisian one might see on the street. The emotional and riveting finish will challenge the reader to decide which path they would have taken. This book is a winner!” says The Courier (Montgomery County…(Read More)
An Unexpected Guest appeared in the Turkish-language blog Dolce far Niente: “The novel is completely away from being boring, each chapter is a fiction created to keep the excitement alive.” To read the entire review, in the original Turkish, look here.  …(Read More)
