Paradise Reclaimed by Halldór Laxness

Paradise Reclaimed

Halldór Laxness with Magnus Magnusson, Jane Smiley

304 pages missing pub info (editions)

fiction classics historical reflective slow-paced
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An idealistic Icelandic farmer journeys to Mormon Utah and back in search of paradise in this captivating novel by Nobel Prize—winner Halldor Laxness.The quixotic hero of this long-lost classic is Steinar of Hlidar, a generous but very poor man wh...

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Community Reviews Summary of 41 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
inspiring 50%
lighthearted 50%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.6

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