Linda Olsson
Astrid and Veronika
- ISBN 13:
- 9780143038078
- author:
- Linda Olsson
- format:
- UK-B Format Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Publishing Group
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2007
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 0.5 in x 7.7 in x 5 in
- Genre:
- Fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Astrid and Veronika by Linda Olsson is a poignant novel about friendship, love and loss. A young writer from New Zealand, Veronika, finds solace in a small Swedish village as she tries to come to terms with a recent tragedy while working on her novel. There, she forms an unlikely bond with Astrid, a reclusive neighbor who offers comfort through companionship and homemade meals. Set against the haunting backdrop of a Swedish landscape, this lyrical and meditative novel explores themes of heartbreak and loss with extraordinary emotional power. As Veronika's secrets are revealed, the story unfolds with a quiet intensity that will linger with readers long after the characters' stories are told. With its well-crafted prose and thoughtful portrayal of complex relationships, Astrid and Veronika is a moving and thought-provoking read.