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an interesting travelogue about a fascinating place, in many ways a terrifically written book.
But it was hard to shake off the feeling of complete dislike for the writer and her prurient obsession with satisfying her prejudices that poverty, inequality and racism lurk under the surface of what everyone believes to be a relative social utopia.
Moss' evident glee when she finds then harasses people queuing at a food-bank is truly disturbing. ...more
But it was hard to shake off the feeling of complete dislike for the writer and her prurient obsession with satisfying her prejudices that poverty, inequality and racism lurk under the surface of what everyone believes to be a relative social utopia.
Moss' evident glee when she finds then harasses people queuing at a food-bank is truly disturbing. ...more
Since we visited Iceland last year, this book really came alive for me. Loved the story of being an expat in such an insular community.
Mar 23, 2013
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