Summary
A hilarious and heartwarming family saga set in the depths of a Scandinavian winter, Berlin Poplars was published to huge acclaim in Ragde’s native Norway, where it won the Riksmål Prize.
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. Erlend, a successful window dresser, lives a life of luxury in a penthou…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780099502579 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0099502577 |
| Author: | Anne B. Ragde, James Anderson |
| Publisher: | Vintage Publishing |
| Imprint: | Vintage |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 304 |
| Release Date: | 15 March 2009 |
| Weight: | 213g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 129mm x 18mm |
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Critics Review
“The story is compelling and the final truth-telling is shocking.”
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 *
About The Author
Anne B. Ragde
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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