»Ósmann is a beautiful and moving literary treat by a hugely talented author.«

»Schmidt interweaves all these little, delicate stories into a big cosmos, with the man from the Ós at its centre.«

»A must-read for fans of Scandinavian culture, and for enthusiasts of portraits of fascinating persons who have been meaningful for many people’s lives.«

»The author skilfully incorporates certain forerunners of the modern age, such as the installation of submarine telephone cables between the European continent and Iceland.«

»Joachim B. Schmidt brings this archaic world to life in all its ambivalence – in wild, mystical beauty and harsh reality.«

»Without appearing intrusive, he allows us to feel with Ósmann, his deep grief as well as his happiness, his fears, his melancholia and his friendliness.«

»Based on notes and oral tradition, Joachim B. Schmidt tells a fast-paced novel in which nature, in its fractiousness, meant refuge and miracle […].«

»Schmidt makes this character come alive.«

»Schmidt has written an impressive book that sprays you with spindrift from the Greenland Sea and from an eventful life.«

»One of the best books of the year here in Iceland.«

»A remarkable book about an incredible man [...] an absolute miracle.«