A review by mayphoenix7992
The Ice Palace by Tarjei Vesaas

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? Yes

4.5

A short but beautiful story about friendship and loss. Siss' grief, trauma and recovery were handled perfectly by the author (if not by the adults around her in the story). The prose was beautiful and the images described so vivid.