Telynor's Library, and then some
A woman of a certain age who has three cats underfoot, and has the dream of filling her passport with stamps. Books, classical music, tea, cats, movies, art, fancy needlework, and anything else I can think of.
Stark, chilling, and a damn good read.
This was quite a book. Set in Iceland in 1828, it is the tale of Agnes, a servant who has been sentenced to death for murder. Sent to live with a family to work while her appeal wends it way in distant Denmark, Agnes must come to grips with the future that awaits her. Gradually, bit by bit, the truth comes out, both with documents relating to the case, the third person narrative from the people around her, and Agnes herself speaking in first person. This isn't a very long novel, but the author doesn't waste a word in building the dark theme, the characters, and the final, terrible truth. Not for everyone -- this isn't an easy novel to read -- but well worth it for those who stick it out to the end. Four stars overall.
For the longer review, please go here:
http://www.epinions.com/review/burial_rites_a_novel_by_hannah_kent_2013_e_book/content_638133046916
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