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coolcatalycat's review against another edition
3.0
3.5
i accidentally keep reading books that somehow involve death, grief and loss. i'm not upset about it though, it's comforting, in some way.
this was beautifully written but it was a little difficult to follow. probably my fault though, grieving takes a huge toll on the brain which makes it even harder to focus on reading.
i did search up some interpretations of this novella right after reading it, and it seems like it really is a "the reader has to put the pieces together" kind of story. which usually, i like. but maybe wasn't a good choice for me right now.
overall, i enjoyed the story/atmosphere and writing!
i accidentally keep reading books that somehow involve death, grief and loss. i'm not upset about it though, it's comforting, in some way.
this was beautifully written but it was a little difficult to follow. probably my fault though, grieving takes a huge toll on the brain which makes it even harder to focus on reading.
i did search up some interpretations of this novella right after reading it, and it seems like it really is a "the reader has to put the pieces together" kind of story. which usually, i like. but maybe wasn't a good choice for me right now.
overall, i enjoyed the story/atmosphere and writing!
marienordpaa's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Leste denne boka som del av pensum i norskstudier.
Jeg forstår godt hvorfor denne boka er så sentral i nordisk litteraturstudier, pga struktur, oppbygging og avslutningen. Det er en bok som får en til å reflektere.
Selve historien er grei, men jeg slet faktisk med hvordan boka avsluttet. Det tok litt tid å innse at handlingen i boka dreier seg om vennskapet mellom de to jentene, og at målet aldri var at man skulle få en ordentlig konklusjon på historien.
Jeg forstår godt hvorfor denne boka er så sentral i nordisk litteraturstudier, pga struktur, oppbygging og avslutningen. Det er en bok som får en til å reflektere.
Selve historien er grei, men jeg slet faktisk med hvordan boka avsluttet. Det tok litt tid å innse at handlingen i boka dreier seg om vennskapet mellom de to jentene, og at målet aldri var at man skulle få en ordentlig konklusjon på historien.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Death
Minor: Child abuse and Death of parent
mjudleh's review against another edition
3.0
There is something a little weird about this book. I'm not really one for books written in very poetic language, where the language is almost the point of the writing. I like a good plot and characters I can identify with. This book, though short, only spoke to me sporadically; the rest of the time I felt I was being held at arms length.
I wonder, too, with books in translation, if too much is lost. Certainly in this case I struggle to believe the translator got the spirit of the work. When I read lines like "The weather was thick and blind again that day, and seemed to be saying boo!" I can't help but wonder if Elizabeth Rokkan was really trying, or if maybe she was trying to express something untranslatable.
I wonder, too, with books in translation, if too much is lost. Certainly in this case I struggle to believe the translator got the spirit of the work. When I read lines like "The weather was thick and blind again that day, and seemed to be saying boo!" I can't help but wonder if Elizabeth Rokkan was really trying, or if maybe she was trying to express something untranslatable.
gonza_basta's review against another edition
4.0
Ci voleva un corso on line per scoprire questo autore norvegese sconosciuto ai più che ha scritto un piccolo gioiellino di storia, una di quelle che ogni tanto tornano in mente e fanno immaginare un milione di diversi finali. La storia di due undicenni, della loro strana relazione amicale appena cominciata, di promesse fatte e segreti non detti e di un "palazzo di ghiaccio" che ricordava tanto scenari Kinghiani, brividi compresi.
stephadaisy's review against another edition
5.0
This little-known book was fantastic. It's the story of a friendship forged between two 11-year-old girls, Unn and Siss. The strength of this bond is stronger than almost anyone can imagine, and is tested with the disappearance of Unn. Vesaas' writing is hauntingly beautiful; it was an enjoyable read.
aellatgirl's review against another edition
4.0
i came in expecting simple yet pretty prose, but what i truly wound up admiring about this book is the author's ability to create believably irrational characters without quite slipping into the field of neurosis. it's a fine line to walk and i reckon he did it beautifully
ericbrasiln's review against another edition
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
alhykwood's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
tessavanvlaanderen's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0