Sass Henno

About

An Estonian writer who rose to literary prominence during the early 2000s, he is known for such works as Elu algab tana (Life Starts Today) and Sudameasjad (Matters of the Heart).

Before Fame

He studied advertising and graphic design at Tartu Art College and subsequently took courses in film directing at Tallinn University.

Trivia

His novel I Was Here, The First Arrest received the top prize in a 2005 Estonian Novel Competition.

Family Life

He was raised in Tartu, Estonia. Later in life, he worked for Estonian Television as a director and assistant.

Associated With

He is a contemporary of American writer Jonathan Franzen.