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Martin Suter Reflects on Late Wife Ahead of New Book Release

In a candid interview, the Swiss author discusses grief, memory, and his wife’s enduring influence on his work.

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Overview

  • Martin Suter, a bestselling Swiss novelist, openly discusses the death of his wife, Margrith Nay Suter, in spring 2023, rejecting silence around loss.
  • In an interview with Deutsche Presse-Agentur, Suter shared how his wife remains a central presence in his life and writing.
  • Suter’s forthcoming book, 'Wut und Liebe,' set for release on April 23, 2025, includes an afterword dedicated to her memory.
  • He imagines his late wife as his first reader, considering how she might react to his work as he writes.
  • Suter emphasizes the importance of speaking openly about grief, stating that silence makes the departed feel 'even more gone.'