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Astrid and Veronika by Linda Olsson
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Astrid and Veronika

by Linda Olsson

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Two isolated and very private women begin a friendship and gradually uncover their innermost feelings and and heartbreaking experiences. ( )
  jumpingjacks | Nov 14, 2009 |
Veronika, a young woman in her 30's, comes to stay at a remote farmhouse in Sweden following the death of her lover in New Zealand. Her only neighbor is an odd, reclusive older woman--Astrid. As the year unfolds, a friendship develops between these very dissimilar women and they come to depend on one another for emotional solace and even redemption.

The story is beautifully written and beautifully paced, unfolding with gentle slowness against the seasonal backdrop of Sweden and with a loving attention to detail that makes each page a pleasure to read. It touches on sensitive subjects--suicide, molestation, infanticide--but with a very light touch indeed. The controversial nature of some of the action discussed in the book, and Olsson's unique style would make it a good candidate for book club discussion. ( )
1 vote turtlesleap | Oct 5, 2009 |
Our book club really enjoyed this book, and it gave us much to discuss. The two main characters are many faceted and very interesting. The writer makes you want to get to know them better. ( )
  Suuze | Aug 12, 2009 |
I didn't like this book at all. Read it for book club and I couldn't wait for it to be over. ( )
  catgirl211 | Jul 26, 2009 |
This gorgeously crafted novel tells the story of the friendship between two women, one older and one younger. If you loved Out Stealing Horses, you will enjoy this book just as much. Finely nuanced, sparely written and perfectly paced. It's hard to believe this is a debut. ( )
  plenilune | Jul 6, 2009 |
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Fir Anna-Lisa, my grandmother, my friend
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There had been wind and drifting snow during her journey, but as darkness fell, the wind died and the snow settled.
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With extraordinary emotional power, Linda Olsson’s stunningly well-crafted debut novel recounts the unusual and unexpected friendship that develops between two women. Veronika, a young writer from New Zealand, rents a house in a small Swedish village as she tries to come to terms with a recent tragedy while also finishing a novel. Her arrival is silently observed by Astrid, an older, reclusive neighbor who slowly becomes a presence in Veronika’s life, offering comfort in the form of companionship and lovingly prepared home-cooked meals. Set against a haunting Swedish landscape, Astrid & Veronika is a lyrical and meditative novel of love and loss, and a story that will remain with readers long after the characters’ secrets are revealed.

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