“A Woman at 1000°C” is the story of the lives of several generations, the happiness and drama of their childhood, youth, their family and personal joys and tragedies. This is the story of several European nations, told from the perspective of a woman who, even in old age, speaks and feels like a shocked teenager. Intertwined with the world history of the 20th century, Iceland presents itself to the reader as a stunning thriller; a narrative language in which wit, feeling and the rejection of taboos constitute the author's brightest style and give birth to an outstanding female character. “Woman at 1000°C” by Hallgrim Helgason is his new bestseller, which is recognized in most European countries as one of the main discoveries of 2013.