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librarybonanza 's review for:
West of the Moon
by Margi Preus
Age: 4th-middle school
Culture: Norwegian
Historical Period: Mid 19th-century
First line: "The fire hisses, then snaps, and the dog looks up from his place on the heart."
Large gaps in the plot were too jarring for me to enjoy the overarching story. But, as far as magical realism goes, Preus presents a seamless inclusion of fairytales that readers must be willing to embrace their fantastical elements within a historical fiction framework. Certainly a quick read and a fast-moving plot--definitely should be read fast.
Culture: Norwegian
Historical Period: Mid 19th-century
First line: "The fire hisses, then snaps, and the dog looks up from his place on the heart."
Large gaps in the plot were too jarring for me to enjoy the overarching story. But, as far as magical realism goes, Preus presents a seamless inclusion of fairytales that readers must be willing to embrace their fantastical elements within a historical fiction framework. Certainly a quick read and a fast-moving plot--definitely should be read fast.