Berlin Poplars by Anne B Ragde
On a remote farm in northern Norway, eighty-year-old Anna Neshov is rushed to hospital after suffering a stroke. Her three sons have not spoken in some time. Margido, a devout Christian, works in Trondheim as a funeral director.
A story of murky family secrets set against Norway's midwinter near-perpetual night, Berlin Poplars still manages to twinkle -- Melissa McClements * Financial Times *
Ragde's writing is self-effacing and subtly crafted, an ideal tool for splintering the brothers' stout outer panelling of Norwegian wood to expose the steamy sauna of turmoil within * Independent *
It's darkly funny, grabs you at the start and doesn't let go.. if you want a treat, race to get this book, because it's truly heartwarming, and so, so funny * Dublin Herald *
Compelling, and the final truth telling is shocking * Times Literary Supplement *
Ragde's writing is self-effacing and subtly crafted, an ideal tool for splintering the brothers' stout outer panelling of Norwegian wood to expose the steamy sauna of turmoil within * Independent *
It's darkly funny, grabs you at the start and doesn't let go.. if you want a treat, race to get this book, because it's truly heartwarming, and so, so funny * Dublin Herald *
Compelling, and the final truth telling is shocking * Times Literary Supplement *
Anne B Ragde made her debut in 1986 with a children's book and her first novel was published in 1990. She has since written over thirty books. Berlin Poplars was awarded the Riksmål Prize in 2004.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780099502579 |
| ISBN 10 | 0099502577 |
| Title | Berlin Poplars |
| Author | Anne B Ragde |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Vintage Publishing |
| Year published | 2009-03-05 |
| Number of pages | 304 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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