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A review by freewaygods
Salka Valka by Halldór Laxness
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
A wonderful work of proletarian feminism. The translation is good; Halldór Laxness’ satire shines through, you can feel the salty sting when he means you to, and of course we come to love Salka Valka as she grows into her own.