tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post656086903803226381..comments2024-03-28T15:00:12.581-04:00Comments on Letters from a Hill Farm: Arctic Chill by Arnaldur IndridasonNanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-567156882503183692010-11-15T09:59:37.580-05:002010-11-15T09:59:37.580-05:00Christy, that's very interesting about Lewisto...Christy, that's very interesting about Lewiston. I wonder how they happened to choose Maine. In the case in the Indridason book, Icelandic men marry Thai women and bring them to Iceland. Sometimes the women don't stay, preferring Denmark. There is a lot about the wonderful Thai culture in the book. I loved that picture, too. I was happy to find a winter afternoon photo on the internet. I'd so love to visit.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-72113667644397532222010-11-14T16:42:11.266-05:002010-11-14T16:42:11.266-05:00That's fascinating about the small Thai popula...That's fascinating about the small Thai population on Iceland. Immigration patterns can be surprising sometimes - people from warm climates moving to cold places. I know Maine has a Somali community that has risen up in the town of Lewiston. <br /><br />Love the picture of Reykjavik. It really conveys the remoteness and cold of the city. I've never been there, but it seems an intriguing place to go.Christyhttp://agoodstoppingpoint.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-9571051690873074442010-11-13T18:23:25.263-05:002010-11-13T18:23:25.263-05:00Jill, I'm stunned that you ordered it based on...Jill, I'm stunned that you ordered it based on my book report! Even though it is several books into the series, I don't think it will matter. If you want to read about the other four I've read, you may click on 'book reports' under the banner photo, and then click on 2010, and scroll down 'alphabetically by author' to Arnaldur Indridason's name, and then click on the books. He is such a great writer, I think. And thanks about the header pic. That milkweed is just so pretty. Sort of a flower in November!<br /><br />Carole, if you want to read more about his other books, you can do what I just wrote to Jill above. I knew nothing about Iceland before reading him! Thank you about the picture. Luck, my dear. I think you'll like the camera. Easy peasy. :<)Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-44931994250889358162010-11-13T12:45:41.005-05:002010-11-13T12:45:41.005-05:00Interesting, I have never heard of the author, mus...Interesting, I have never heard of the author, must check him out. I don't think I have ever read a book about Iceland, nor one set there, so....education to come!<br />The header shots just keep getting better and better, I must check out your camera.<br />CaroleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-54450512789872969352010-11-13T11:23:30.879-05:002010-11-13T11:23:30.879-05:00Ordered this book from Amazon yesterday. Eager to...Ordered this book from Amazon yesterday. Eager to have it in my hands as it will be my intro to this author.<br /><br />Really love the milkweed photo!Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11791018174075586241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-80641775190518945412010-11-13T11:22:23.518-05:002010-11-13T11:22:23.518-05:00Thank you very much 'a fan in Georgia.' Yo...Thank you very much 'a fan in Georgia.' Your words mean a lot to me.<br /><br />Staci, some of the books are in the spring or summer when the sun is out a long, long time. Erlendur hates it and draws his curtains. :<)<br /><br />Raidergirl, I can't tell you how your words make me feel. Thank you so very much. Oh, Iceland. I would so love to go. I am a cold weather person so would like to be there in the winter.<br /><br />Yvette, there is a bit of the feeling of Mankell, but really the two series are quite different. Wallander goes all over the world, and Erlendur stays in Iceland. I am endlessly fascinated by Iceland. I think in one of my 'book reports' I mentioned the depression that is quite prevalent. The characters are such a part of their home, their landscape. I just love these books.<br /><br />Cath, Tainted Blood is another name for Jar City. I wrote about it here:<br /><br />http://lettersfromahillfarm.blogspot.com/2010/04/jar-city-by-arnaldur-indridason.html<br /><br />This first book to be translated is a bit different from the ones that follow. I zoomed through JC, and went much slower through the next ones. Haven't really figured out why. :<)<br /><br />Sherri, the milkweed is so lovely right now. Again, pure luck and that cute little camera are responsible!Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-56356810208978870822010-11-13T06:19:41.046-05:002010-11-13T06:19:41.046-05:00Also I love your header photo! Milkweed is so bea...Also I love your header photo! Milkweed is so beautiful when it opens and you have captured it to perfection!! I really enjoy your photos Nan!Sherrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955995520615536271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-14160789703133207572010-11-13T06:18:46.119-05:002010-11-13T06:18:46.119-05:00Glad you liked the book! Enjoy your weekend!Glad you liked the book! Enjoy your weekend!Sherrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955995520615536271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-81702406104078957782010-11-13T02:48:10.016-05:002010-11-13T02:48:10.016-05:00I'm assuming that the one book I have by AI on...I'm assuming that the one book I have by AI on my tbr pile, Tainted Blood, is in this same series. I've heard good things about the author from several people so am looking forward to reading it. I too have always fancied going to Iceland and I love the picture you've used of Reykjafvík, Nan.Cathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06371069000185280668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-63049201343705929392010-11-12T20:10:19.178-05:002010-11-12T20:10:19.178-05:00This sounds especially good. Sort of in the tone o...This sounds especially good. Sort of in the tone of Henning Mankell. I know NOTHING about Iceland, this would be a way to kill two birds with one stone. I understand though, that the people are VERY melancholy. I'll have to see if my library has them.Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-360833649084277262010-11-12T18:43:07.078-05:002010-11-12T18:43:07.078-05:00I was just stopping by to say what great reviews y...I was just stopping by to say what great reviews you write. If I wasn't already a huge Indridason fan and hadn't already read all the series, I'd run out and get one. Because I have read them, I appreciate what a great job you do in your reviews. My parents had a stopover in Iceland this fall and they would love to go back (even though they didn't even leave the airport!)raidergirl3https://www.blogger.com/profile/03629915042716259349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-87166232848171888762010-11-12T18:39:41.446-05:002010-11-12T18:39:41.446-05:00One of the best you've read? Well, then I need...One of the best you've read? Well, then I need to read one of these for sure. I should pick a very cold week to read these too!!!Stacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07600979915661464945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-37346450981953078132010-11-12T17:34:54.986-05:002010-11-12T17:34:54.986-05:00Nan,
Thanks so much for continuing to blog! I re...Nan,<br /><br />Thanks so much for continuing to blog! I really enjoy your posts, and love the Indridason books too after reading your wonderful review of one of them I got started reading them.<br /><br />This review was particularly heartfelt and enjoyable to read.<br /><br />A fan in GeorgiaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-7417216669610722102010-11-12T16:52:11.352-05:002010-11-12T16:52:11.352-05:00Joanne, what a very nice thing to say. I struggle ...Joanne, what a very nice thing to say. I struggle to get the words right when I really love a book. I hope I can get to Iceland someday. I'm fascinated by it.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-86365535925331169332010-11-12T16:38:41.234-05:002010-11-12T16:38:41.234-05:00Nan,
You are so gifted in your reviews!
Seeing the...Nan,<br />You are so gifted in your reviews!<br />Seeing the photo reminds me of our recent stop-over in Reykjavik....so mystical and yet so barren.<br />Great photo header. Aren't milkweeds so beautiful!<br />Thank you for another great review!<br />JoanneJoannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06363088920250327589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-6793450961140856162010-11-12T15:07:31.445-05:002010-11-12T15:07:31.445-05:00Janice, sadly, because I don't have high enoug...Janice, sadly, because I don't have high enough speed internet, I can't watch the instant Jar City from Netflix. I have it in my queue but it is in the 'saved' section. I'll close my eyes for that scene!Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-6848923264301795092010-11-12T14:59:10.642-05:002010-11-12T14:59:10.642-05:00I've read a few of his books now, and will loo...I've read a few of his books now, and will look at this one next.<br /><br />Like you, I'm fascinated by learning about Iceland. And the movie made of Jar City just put the icing on the cake!<br /><br />But, the meals eaten were a bit disconcerting - especially for a vegetarian - the scene of Erlunder eating a sheep's head was gross - I can't describe the horror I felt. You'll have to see it for yourself - Netflix has itJanicehttp://blogdelivre.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-73727927157499556272010-11-12T14:53:34.273-05:002010-11-12T14:53:34.273-05:00Diane, you can actually click on 'book reports...Diane, you can actually click on 'book reports' in the tab under the banner pic; then click 2010; then scroll down to 'alphabetically by author.' When you get to his name you'll see the ones I've written about. Except for Hypothermia which comes after Arctic Chill, they are all there. The first ones haven't been translated. Don't ask me why. Thanks about the photo. Milkweed this morning.<br /><br />Lisa, I so love his work.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-40037913925177396522010-11-12T14:41:13.842-05:002010-11-12T14:41:13.842-05:00I have been needing a good read. I will check thes...I have been needing a good read. I will check these out.Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049626897935912366.post-23010447686068432702010-11-12T14:19:21.719-05:002010-11-12T14:19:21.719-05:00OMG...that header shot is breathtaking.
Nan, is t...OMG...that header shot is breathtaking.<br /><br />Nan, is there a list of titles and order for this mystery series? sounds really good.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.com