Grima Palsdottir's Extraordinary Journey (2018)
2018
368 pages
Fiction
A captivating story where everything seems to be going smoothly but secrets are crawling to the surface with unforeseen consequences.
The Icelandic Literature Center’s Grassroot Grant 2018 Storytel Audio Award 2020In a quaint fishing village during the mid 20th century where life revolves around the sea, Grima Palsdottir stands out. Her daring spirit disrupts tradition, she is not cut out for fish processing and has no intention of becoming a fisherman's wife. Grima dreams of a life filled with adventure, color, and excitement far beyond the village shores. Her fierce ambition and bold, unconventional behavior, especially towards men, ignite a storm of change in the traditional village, shaking its very foundations.
Dive into Grima's captivating journey as she defies expectations, challenges norms, and strives for a life less ordinary. Will the village embrace her daring spirit, or will the waves of change be too powerful to withstand? A gripping story with highly unexpected twist in the climax.
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Reviews
“The story is gripping, the character development is strong, and the structure of the work is well thought out. The text is lively and entertaining, while at the same time, the author describes tragic events with exceptional sensitivity. Joy in storytelling and affection for the subject matter characterize this captivating novel.”
THE ICELANDIC LITERATURE CENTER’S GRASSROOT GRANT 2018, JURY‘S VERDICT
“... a highly entertaining read ...”
STEINUNN OTTARSDOTTIR, SKALD.IS