A review by odyssia
Animal Life by Auður Ava Ólafsdóttir

reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

Themes of light, birth and death are found throughout the book. There isn't much of a plot, it's mostly memories of the protagonist's grandaunt, who was a slightly eccentric philosopher/conservationist intermingled with snippets of the present (approaching Christmas). Skilful writing with slightly intriguing philosophical nuggets. 
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