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A review by jersy
Kristin Lavransdatter, I: The Wreath by Sigrid Undset
emotional
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
While this is a simple story that has been told, the way it is told is quite unique.
First, this book goes from idylic, quiet moments where you get to know the Norwegian scenery, the characters and medival life, to sudden intense moments of drama. The emotions feel very real, though, because there is so much attention to detail and the characters are so well written that it's easy to be in their side even if you don't always agree with them. They are very nuanced. Also, why do I see my teenage self represented so much better in classics than in modern books?
I love how Sigrid Undset shows what certain events and developements do to peoples minds and that, even if religion plays a huge part, as it did in the middle ages, it's not a book of blind faith, even if it's sympathic towards christianity.
I want to spend more time with these characters and even if I know it's a hundred years to late for it, I would love a spin-off book about the parents
First, this book goes from idylic, quiet moments where you get to know the Norwegian scenery, the characters and medival life, to sudden intense moments of drama. The emotions feel very real, though, because there is so much attention to detail and the characters are so well written that it's easy to be in their side even if you don't always agree with them. They are very nuanced. Also, why do I see my teenage self represented so much better in classics than in modern books?
I love how Sigrid Undset shows what certain events and developements do to peoples minds and that, even if religion plays a huge part, as it did in the middle ages, it's not a book of blind faith, even if it's sympathic towards christianity.
I want to spend more time with these characters and even if I know it's a hundred years to late for it, I would love a spin-off book about the parents