Karin Fossum
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Summary
Karin Fossum was born on November 6, 1954[1], in Sandefjord[2]. She has worked as a crime fiction writer[3], poet[4], novelist[5], and writer[6]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (774 views/month, #7,269 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Norway[8]
- Field of work: poetry[9], crime literature[10], psychology[11]
- Notable work: Don't Look Back[12], Calling Out for You[13], Black Seconds[14], When the Devil Holds the Candle[15], He Who Fears the Wolf[16], Hell Fire[17]
- Award received: Tarjei Vesaas' debutantpris[18], Amalie Skram Award[19], Norwegian Booksellers' Prize[20], Cappelen Prize[21], Riverton Prize[22], Glass Key award[23], Best Crime Novel in Swedish Translation[24], Gumshoe Awards[25], Q21685512[26]
- Member of: Rivertonklubben[27], Asociación Internacional de Escritores Policiacos[28]
- Influenced by: Ruth Rendell[29]
- Sex or gender: female[30]
- Genre: detective fiction[31], psychological thriller[32]
- Commons category: Karin Fossum[33]
- Family name: Fossum[34]
- Given name: Karin[35]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[36], Norwegian[37]
- Start of work period: 1974[38]
Why It Matters
Karin Fossum has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] She is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]
Works attributed to her include The Girl by the Lake[41], a film[42], directed by Andrea Molaioli[43] and A Cry in the Woods[44], a film[45], directed by Erich Hörtnagl[46].
FAQs
Where was Karin Fossum born?
Karin Fossum was born in Sandefjord[2].
What did Karin Fossum do for work?
Karin Fossum worked as a crime fiction writer[3], poet[4], novelist[5], and writer[6].
What awards did Karin Fossum receive?
Honors received include Tarjei Vesaas' debutantpris[18], Amalie Skram Award[19], Norwegian Booksellers' Prize[20], and Cappelen Prize[21].