A review by cassandrahpenny
The Ice Palace by Tarjei Vesaas

challenging dark emotional sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

I think I had the wrong expectations for this book? It was less mysterious and whimsical than I thought, and more of a sad, realistic story of child grief. The writing was simple and beautiful, and the passages describing the scenery were sublime. I think the rating somewhat reflects my disappointment in expectation, and some of it just because it was little plot and mostly vibes, which I'm not always in the mood for.