Sunday, 31 January 2010
A book to read
Quick book recommendation here. You must read 'Out Stealing Horses' by Per Petterson. It is about an elderly man living in a remote part of Norway who remembers events which happened in the same area after the second World War. It is wonderfully quiet and spare and thoughtful. The sort of book which it is hard to find at the moment. The sort of book which reminds you why reading and writing are important. After I read it I immediately went out and bought copies for a couple of friends.
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Yes, read this a couple of years ago after it got that international award, and felt the same as you. Rings all the bells without drawing any attention to the ringing. I told the local WW to read it; don't know how many followed-up.
Thanks for the comment Vincent. Hope to see you before too long! Alice
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