The Swan2 reviews Gudbergur Bergsson Mare's Nest, 1998 Riveting + Beautifully written and completely lacking in clichés. I also read Independent People and loved it, so, when The Swan was nominated in a reading group, I didn't hesitate. The first 40 pages or so felt like this was going to be a book for young teens. Perhaps that was just Bergsson's way of approaching the story and setting up the point of view (a ...             Independent People68 reviews Halldor Laxness Harvill Pr, 1999 godd bless + I thought my grandfather was stubborn. + MY FAVORITE BOOK, EVER. HAUNTING CHARACTERS. HAUNTING EVERYTHING. + Sheep and Poetry + Great Icelandic novel, needs a better translation             The Atom Station7 reviews Halldor Second Chance Press, 1982 a stunning story of politics, personal hope, and salvation + A Charming Tale + Saga style + The Clear Light of the Sagas             The Journey Home: A Novel11 reviews Olaf Olafsson Anchor, 2001 Very good book + A finely wrought novel + You can go home again, and you must. I enjoyed reading this book. Very nicely written.             Angels of the Universe (Shad Thames Books)14 reviews Mar Gumundsson Einar Mare's Nest, 1995 GREAT -- BUT CHILLING -- PORTRAIT OF INSANITY + Great book. + Another excellent novel from this small country + A Fine Madness!             The Fish Can Sing8 reviews Halldor Laxness Harvill Press, 2001 A Masterpiece! + Modern Icelandic literature a la Dickens + Charming + Wonderful + A remarkable read             Devil's Island1 review Einar Karason Canongate Pub Ltd, 2000 Small people, big life A wonderful story of the struggle of the little man in an ever changeing world. The hardworking dreamer, the disillutioned daughter, the emotionally disturbed wife, the self-centered abusive son, they are all there. Could be written about the american south in the twenties, or the north of Ireland ...             Absolution3 reviews Olaf Olafsson Phoenix (an Imprint of The Orion Publishing Group Ltd ), 1995 Somewhat Touching + A compulsive reading "For I fear death, I am afraid of the end, the nothingness and perplexity." Peter Peterson a wealthy businessman and wine connossieur from Iceland is tormented living out his last days in New York. Besides the fear that his undeserving children will acquire his estate, there is his repetitive ...             The Blue Tower1 review Orarinn Eldjarn, Thorarinn Eldjarn Mare's Nest, 1999 Wit and Wonder When I picked up this book, I wasn't quite sure what to expect. It was originally written in Icelandic and I knew next to nothing about Iceland. But as I started reading, I discovered the brilliant wit and engaging style of its author, Thorarinn Eldjarn. The Blue Tower tells the story of ...             The Stars of Constantinople: Stories2 reviews Olafur Johann Sigurdsson Louisiana State Univ Pr, 1992 Superbly written stories in excellent translation. + Poignant, well-told stories The short story "The Changing Earth" (which opens this collection by Olafur Johann Sigurdsson) is the most beautifully written story of which I'm aware in world literature. Alan Boucher translated this piece from the Icelandic many years ago, but his new effort is superior and captures the ...             Settlement Poems 1 Krisjana Gunnars Turnstone Press, 1980 These poems are based on journals and documents that tell of the settlement of Icelanders north of Winnipeg during the latter half of the nineteenth century. The settlers were tough and superstitious, resourceful people who left grim conditions to conditions almost as grim in Northern Manitoba.             Epilogue of the Raindrops (Volume I of the Thomas Taylor Series)2 reviews Einar Mar Gudmundsson Mare's Nest, 1994 marvelous work of litterature. I have read his book the Angels of the Universe which is probably one of the best novels I have read in the last ten year. So I was eager to read more by this Icelandic author and I came across this book. Although I do not think it is as good as Angels of the Universe it did not let me down. ...             Potter's Field Olafur Gunnarsson Mare's Nest, 2000             Trolls' Cathedral1 review Olafur Gunnarsson Mare's Nest, 1996 memerically readable One of the best novels I have read for many years. A novel you will never forget. It will change your life. Jón Sigurdsson             Justice Undone (Shad Thames Books) Thor Vilhjalmsson Mare's Nest, 1998             101 Reykjavik3 reviews Hallgrimur Helgason Faber and Faber, 2002 DID WE READ THE SAME BOOK? + addictively clever and stylish Helgason's Hlynur is one of the most original characters I've come across lately. I found Hlynur's train of thought hilarious and laughed out loud throughout the book. I wasn't even aware Helgason hadn't written it in English. A lot of the humor rides on word play, so in my opinion, the translation ...             Epilogue of the Raindrops (Volume I of the Thomas Taylor Series)2 reviews Einar Mar Gudmundsson Mare's Nest, 1994 marvelous work of litterature. I have read his book the Angels of the Universe which is probably one of the best novels I have read in the last ten year. So I was eager to read more by this Icelandic author and I came across this book. Although I do not think it is as good as Angels of the Universe it did not let me down. ...             The Atom Station7 reviews Halldor Second Chance Press, 1982 a stunning story of politics, personal hope, and salvation + A Charming Tale + Saga style + The Clear Light of the Sagas             Devil's Island1 review Einar Karason Canongate Pub Ltd, 2000 Small people, big life A wonderful story of the struggle of the little man in an ever changeing world. The hardworking dreamer, the disillutioned daughter, the emotionally disturbed wife, the self-centered abusive son, they are all there. Could be written about the american south in the twenties, or the north of Ireland ...             The Stars of Constantinople: Stories2 reviews Olafur Johann Sigurdsson Louisiana State Univ Pr, 1992 Superbly written stories in excellent translation. + Poignant, well-told stories The short story "The Changing Earth" (which opens this collection by Olafur Johann Sigurdsson) is the most beautifully written story of which I'm aware in world literature. Alan Boucher translated this piece from the Icelandic many years ago, but his new effort is superior and captures the ...