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scarletwoman

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11. "A strange thing to come across..." Indeed. Interesting, but definitely macabre, imo.

Reply to petronius (Reply #9)

Sun Jan 11, 2015, 08:38 PM

Jan 2015

You've apparently been to Iceland, then? I'm addicted to reading books set in Iceland, although I doubt I'll make the journey there in the flesh. It fills my imagination, though.

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I just finished reading one of the most haunting books I've ever read. [View all] scarletwoman Jan 2015 OP

It sounds utterly fascinating. Curmudgeoness Jan 2015 #1

Yes, it was indeed utterly fascinating. scarletwoman Jan 2015 #2

Inter-library loan is great. Curmudgeoness Jan 2015 #3

Nearly every book I get is through inter-library loan. My tiny small town library has almost no scarletwoman Jan 2015 #4

My library has it, one copy at each of the three branches. SheilaT Jan 2015 #5

I hope you find it a worthwhile read. scarletwoman Jan 2015 #6

It sounds incredibly interesting. I'll go to the library tomorrow and check it out. SheilaT Jan 2015 #8

I hope you'll post your thoughts after you've read it. scarletwoman Jan 2015 #10

Thanks for the recommendation, scarletwoman. I just ordered a used copy. Enthusiast Jan 2015 #7

I thought it was beautifully written, and the story is indescribably poignant. scarletwoman Jan 2015 #12

Kind of an odd bit of trivia, but the axe and execution block are on display petronius Jan 2015 #9

"A strange thing to come across..." Indeed. Interesting, but definitely macabre, imo. scarletwoman Jan 2015 #11

We were able to stop there once on the way to Europe a few years ago - it was only for petronius Jan 2015 #13

I'd like to read this TuxedoKat Jan 2015 #14

If you read it, I hope you will come back and share your thoughts about it. scarletwoman Jan 2015 #15