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Fargoer (The Fargoer Chronicles, #1; The Fargoer Short Stories, #1-8)

Petteri Hannila

Why we're reading this: It's the result of almost four years of writing by my brother.…more
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Mar 19, 2013 Samantha LaFantasie rated it liked it

I've never read a story like this before. I was pulled in by the poem at the beginning. It was rich and vivid and kept me wanting to read more. But then the book slowed down heavily and had lost the charm the poems held. Yet, I was still curious about the story. It read very much like folklore. Parts were difficult to get through because of awkward phrasing, but I'm sure that's just because the book was translated.

I think there could have been more thought put into this book. It jumps and skips ...more

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Oct 02, 2013 L.F. Falconer rated it really liked it

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A clever mix of history, legend, and the metaphysical realm of spirituality, "Fargoer" is a remarkable adventure surrounding the life of Viera, a strong woman broken, only to rebound ever stronger through her experience and compassionate heart. The book immediately draws the reader into a past world with its imagery and historic details beautifully rendered in a sophisticated yet simplistic style which only adds to the story's flavor.

I only found a few disappointments with this book. All too oft ...more

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Mar 29, 2013 Suzanna Williams rated it really liked it

Fargoer is a special book. It transports the reader into a strange, violent world from another time and place. We follow the life of Vierra, initially a leader in a society where women are the dominant sex. Vierra is a great hunter but, after her son and husband are murdered by raiding Vikings, she is taken prisoner and so begins a long journey as she attempts to survive and return home.

You will not be able to guess how this story is going to play out as it is completely original with a plot yo ...more

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