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Isslottet by Tarjei Vesaas

truffe's review against another edition

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challenging emotional mysterious sad tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

bradleyfrederick's review against another edition

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5.0

A very complex story about two girls in elementary school that leaves as more questions than answers. This is the first book I’ve read by a Norwegian author, and I would love to read more. The description of snow and ice was especially beautiful, and I was surprised to find myself wanting to be in winter just to experience these sensations again. Not a dense novel as far as speed goes, but there is a lot of depth. The characters are all very seclusive, and I’m not even sure we really get to know any of them but that’s also part of what makes this such an interesting read. Definitely good to pick up when you’re looking for something light to read that also challenges the way you see people and nature.

alexpler's review against another edition

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3.0

"Tiempo de nieve y tiempo de muerte y habitaciones cerradas, así había sido... y de repente -demasiado de repente- estás al otro lado, se te nublan los ojos porque un chico te dice: tienes hoyuelos. A los lados de la carretera caminan los músicos del viento. Andas lo más deprisa que puedes, a la vez que deseas que el camino jamás acabe."

Delicada fábula sobre el duelo cuando pierdes a alguien especial demasiado pronto, cuando ni siquiera habías llegado a la adolescencia. En esta historia lo simbólico es también dolorosamente real.

roseparis's review against another edition

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dark mysterious reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

alisylvi's review against another edition

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Provar en annan gång 

katze_moos's review against another edition

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1.0

Klikkede slet ikke for mig.

firelight1604's review against another edition

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reflective sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.5

Der Schreibstil ist nüchtern und präzise, die Beschreibungen der kargen und kalten Landschaft sind gelungen und lassen sofort ein eindrucksvolles Bild vor dem inneren Auge entstehen. Leider konnte ich mich mit den Charakteren überhaupt nicht identifizieren, fand die Dialoge hölzern und gestelzt, zum Teil mit (beabsichtigten) Wiederholungen und einfach nicht besonders eindrucksvoll. Auch das Storytelling war mir viel zu plump - Hey, das Mädchen ist verschwunden, bestimmt ist sie am Eisschloss, auch wenn es dafür keinerlei Hinweise gab, aber ich hab da so eine Ahnung! Kurz und bündig, aber hat mich nicht überzeugt. 

wheelylauren's review against another edition

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4.0

Finally, I got around to reading this. I wanted to read it whilst I was in Norway, but I ended up reading Paradise Rot instead. This book was written. Almost like a large poem and was filled with so many symbols and metaphors, I felt like I could reread it again and have a whole new outlook on the book. This book details loss and navigating death and grief at a young age, and without going into too much detail the "ice palace" could be perceived as a physical space, spiritual space, metaphor or mental space depending on your view. I really did enjoy this book. I found I enjoyed it even more and appreciated it more after reading other reviews which gave me the ability to look beyond the surface of this book.

beccaelenor's review against another edition

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4.0

Very short but good read. The author sets the scene so well, I felt cold whilst reading this. A really interesting story.