Author: Sarah Moss
Published: 2012
Language: English
Pages: 368
Rating: 3/5
Summary:
In 2009, after having dreamed of living in Iceland for years, Moss applies for a job there and moves her whole family with her, and this book tells of her experience of moving to a foreign country and getting to know the Icelandic culture.
Review:
I thought this was such an interesting book and I very much enjoyed it.
I think there's something fascinating and funny about seeing a different culture through the eyes of someone from the outside, and I found it especially amusing because some parts of Icelandic culture is quite similar to Norwegian culture (like phrases we have or the way we speak to each other). Capturing what it's like to be a foreigner, with all the anxiety, excitement and surprises was definitely my favorite part of this book.
Moss knows her craft well; the way she writes is really good and the way she describes the landscape and the country really brings it to life. She creates such amazing atmosphere. I do think the writing becomes slightly dense in parts and a little slow, but it's overall beautiful.
I was a little taken aback by how introspective the book was though and I would've loved to get to know some of the people in her life more, but otherwise, this was fantastic. It's perfect if you like memoirs, travel and have an interest in learning about Iceland.
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