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Kinda like Tess of the D'urbervilles, Take 2. In Iceland. With an infinity of sheep. Plus some humor. And you don't *quite* feel like slitting your wrists at the end.
Ok, so it's not that much like Tess after all. ...more
Ok, so it's not that much like Tess after all. ...more
Mar 15, 2012
Deanne
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it was amazing
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Brilliant story set in iceland at the end of the 19th century and past WWI. The main character is stubborn, a hard man, but one who wants to be independent. Not only does he want independence, he wants it for his children. A family saga which contains family members you can care about, plus there's the interest of a story set in the icelandic countryside.
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Nov 17, 2012
David Meijer
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it was amazing
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the main character is unlikable as hell, but the book is really great.
Oct 09, 2022
Monica
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Laura
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Michelle Labrecque
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Erik
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