A review by pecsenye
The Bell in the Lake by Lars Mytting

challenging dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

A fascinating look into rural poverty in Norway in the 1880s and Nordic magic realism. Really lovely writing, and it managed to be epic but about small moments at the same time.