Author: Linda Olsson
Genre: Fiction, Standalone
Published: 2007
Personal Rating: 4/5
Yearly Count: 58
After some emotional events in her life, Veronika rents a house in a small village to begin working on her second book in solitude. Her closest neighbor, Astrid, is an older woman with emotional baggage as well. The two strike up a gentle, compassionate relationship.
This was a heartwarming tale. The back stories of both women were interesting, and I enjoyed the slowly developed relationship; however, it was a bit predictable and sometimes choppy in the timing. Despite that, Olsson's writing was like watching a loved artist paint. You sense that it's going to be beautiful, and you know that every brush stroke is created with gentleness and precision, afterwards you are left with a quiet and pleasurable experience.
I'm so glad that you liked this one! I loved the writing style. You are so right, it's beautiful. I loved how you described it. I have her newest book Sonata for Miriam TBR and am looking forward to reading it.
ReplyDeleteBermudaonion ~ I hope you get a chance to read it.
ReplyDeleteBonnie ~ This would be another book that I'm surprised I liked to much. I truly believe that the timing of a book makes a world of difference. I don't have it, but I want to read Sonata for Miriam, too.
I recall reading a similar sounding story some time ago, and I think I liked it a lot (Title ??). This one sounds good too.
ReplyDeleteHow funny, I just checked this book out from the library. I loved the cover and can't wait to read it especially after reading your thoughts on it :)
ReplyDeleteDiane ~ If you like quiet, character-driven novels, then you'd probably like this.
ReplyDeleteSamantha.1020 ~ I'm really glad I took the time to be introduced to her writing. This one has encouraged me to read her newest book. Although, I have to be in the right mood for books like this and thankfully I was. :)
I've had this on my radar ever since it came out. Definitely one I want to read. Someday! :)
ReplyDeleteLes ~ Me, too. I'm glad I finally got to it.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad to see you liked this one Joy. I picked it up a while back when I was browsing the bookstore actually based on Bonnie saying it was good.
ReplyDeleteThe cover of this one is absolutely beautiful! I can't tell what they're holding--maybe pomme seeds? The title names sound familiar--do you know if they are a reference to something else?
ReplyDeleteDar ~ Browsing is dangerous - it leads to purchasing! :) I hope you enjoy it, when it finds its way into your hands.
ReplyDeleteTrish ~ I believe they are wild strawberries. Nope, I have no clue if the title names are in reference to something else. :/
This sounds really good. And the cover is great. Very nice review.
ReplyDeleteToni ~ This turned out to be a very good read for me and it's not my preferred genre, so that really says something. :)
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