Keep Saying Their Names

In Keep Saying Their Names, Simon Stranger intricately weaves a narrative that juxtaposes the lives of a Nazi war criminal and a family forever changed by World War II, all centered around a haunting house in Norway. The story unfolds as a contemporary writer shares the tale of his great-great-grandfather, Hirsch Komissar, who was murdered by Nazis, while exploring the fateful connection to Henry Oliver Rinnan, a notorious traitor who turned the home into a site of horror. Through this gripping blend of history and fiction, Stranger delves into the themes of memory, evil, and courage across five generations, illuminating how the past continues to shape the present.