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Discuss here your thoughts on the book once you have read it. Did you (not) enjoy it? Anything that struck you or maybe someone else could help if you have a question? We're not really looking for in depth discussions... just tell us what you think of it!

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Lisa x

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Tigerlily · Posted: Sun Nov 01, 2009 5:32 pm Post subject:

I'm really pleased about this book choice as it's been on my tbr for ages and I've heard it's good

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lisa2062 · Posted: Sun Nov 01, 2009 7:45 pm Post subject:

I loved the film so can't wait to start on the book. Lisa xx
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Tigerlily · Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2009 10:02 am Post subject:

I didn't realise there was a film version. Thanks for that Lisa, will check it out after reading the book x
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Reading: Miss Smilla's Feeling for Snow by Peter Hoeg
Reading Challenge 2009: 8
2008: 4
2007: 10

wonderlake · Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2009 10:25 am Post subject:

I wanted to read this as it is on the 80 crime reads around the world list:

1. Greenland

The murder takes place in Copenhagen, but it is to the unforgiving Greenland coast that Smilla Jaspersen follows the trail. Peter Hoeg's book, with its slow pacing and heightened atmospherics, was surely the one that whetted the international appetite for Scandinavian crime.
http://www.independent.co.uk/arts...e-world-in-80-sleuths-873660.html

I Love reading wintry books when the weather starts to get colder, so look forward to starting this. My current read- Let the Right One In is set in Sweden during a cold snap in October/ November -- I'm really enjoying it and hope that Miss Smilla makes a good follow-up
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sparkymarky · Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2009 11:15 pm Post subject:

loved this- good choice people!
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Karen · Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 4:30 pm Post subject:

Had a lot of time on my hands so I read this from start to finish over the space of a day and a half.
Very strange is my initial reaction! Will let it settle for a few days and I will try and write something more coherent

wonderlake · Posted: Tue Nov 10, 2009 11:03 pm Post subject:

Hehe, there was a copy of this in the chippy tonight! I might have considered taking it for anyone who'd like to join in the read for this month, but it was quite an old copy with yellowed pages & the cover like this:

I have also watched the film, but some time ago- I think it might have been on TV quite late at night, I stumbled across it and ended up watching it all ...? ...but will have to see if I can track it down again after I finish the book :>
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wonderlake · Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2009 9:48 am Post subject:

Finished this over the weekend.

Overall I enjoyed it. I loved resourceful Smilla, and her beautiful descriptions of the cold snow & ice. The description of her being like the indefatigable toy tank was spot on

The one area where I struggled was the second section, on the boat. The characters here were for me almost just a list of names - Verlaine, Lukas, etc. Only Urs the chef and Jakkelson stood out for me.

I'd really love to see the film again to see the chilly landscapes.

If you enjoyed this I recommend the Millenium trilogy by Steig Larsson - featuring a similarly kick-ass heroine Lisbeth Salander

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1001 challenge 2009: 10

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