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A review by bookmaddie
All the Horses of Iceland by Sarah Tolmie
adventurous
informative
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
i LOVE this cover. really interesting folklore/alternative history!
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This novella reads like an old primary account of a mystical happening that I'd stumble upon in school. The myth that Tolmie has created in these pages detailed and imaginative, yet deeply researched. In the author's note, Tolmie references multiples stories that served as inspiration—I'm almost curious to read translations of them, myself.
The story is about a young man who travels from Iceland to the mainland of Europe searching for his next adventure. He joins a trading party that eventually winds up as guests of a great ruler who is haunted by the ghost of his wife. What comes is a journey across countless borders and through awe-inspiring landscapes, where magic runs amok.
This is a delightful little story, a perfect quick read for when you want something imaginative yet rooted deeply in history.
Thanks to Tordotcom and Netgalley for providing me with an advanced digital copy.
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This novella reads like an old primary account of a mystical happening that I'd stumble upon in school. The myth that Tolmie has created in these pages detailed and imaginative, yet deeply researched. In the author's note, Tolmie references multiples stories that served as inspiration—I'm almost curious to read translations of them, myself.
The story is about a young man who travels from Iceland to the mainland of Europe searching for his next adventure. He joins a trading party that eventually winds up as guests of a great ruler who is haunted by the ghost of his wife. What comes is a journey across countless borders and through awe-inspiring landscapes, where magic runs amok.
This is a delightful little story, a perfect quick read for when you want something imaginative yet rooted deeply in history.
Thanks to Tordotcom and Netgalley for providing me with an advanced digital copy.
Content Warnings
Minor: War