A review by clare_garrison
Kristin Lavransdatter, I: The Wreath by Sigrid Undset

5.0

Wow, I don’t know how this hadn’t been on my radar more before now. Well-written, well-developed characters, both central and peripheral, fascinating historical details, it has everything going for it. I was immediately swept away into Kristin’s world and impressed by the realism of life in medieval Norway. The sense of place and time are perfect, and the characters are so real and human. Following Kristin as she grows and learns and makes choices—both bad and good—is a privilege. I especially loved the complicated and real dynamic of the relationship between Kristin and Lavrans.