[KlaraNovikoffa]

After what both Titania and Stewart have said, I seriously consider picking The Ice Palace up as soon as possible--first, because they've made it sound almost irresistible, and second, because I love Scandinavian fiction (I only wish I had more time to read it, these days).

Liam,
You won't be disappointed by The Ice Palace. It's a very fast and easy read, too, though it conveys layers of meaning. If you love Scandinavian fiction, you will definitely love this book.

And...what can I say? I'm delighted to know that the reviews Stewart and I wrote piqued your interest so much. Whenever I can make a book sound irresistible to someone, I suspect I've accomplished a great deal.

Vesaas seems keen to describe, in overflowing detail, the tender relationship existing between the two girls, which makes it sound (but only a little bit) like Peter Jackson's early film, Heavenly Creatures, which was based on a true story; also about a relationship between two young girls, Jackson made it a point to focus on the "magical" landscapes of their own devising--located somewhere within their united imaginations. Obviously, the movie is too different to be compared to Vesaas's book at length, but some thematic parallels might be spotted nonetheless.

I could see there might be a few similarities. I personally loved the film,
"Heavenly Creatures." I could see that, had Vesaas chosen to do so,
he could have veered the plot of The Ice Palace more in that direction.

I think The Ice Palace would be a perfect book for me since I'm a sucker for beautiful language and lush natural descriptions--

Indeed, it sounds as if it would be a perfect book for you, Liam.

I told Titania once that Iceland was my dream-destination; right now I am seriously considering packing my bags and moving to Norway.

Not so fast, luv. You're closer to where I am if you're in New York .

Warmest wishes & all that,
Titania