Title: The Fish Can Sing
Author: Halldor Laxness
Pages: 246
Genre: Fiction (Icelandic)
Grade: B+
Synopsis: A mid-twentieth century novel from Iceland, the story is about an orphan, Alfgrimur who grows up in the home of a generous and eccentric older couple. Alfgrimur dreams of becoming a fisherman, like his adopted grandfather, until he chances to meet Iceland's biggest celebrity, Gardar Holm, who is a world renowned opera singer and national hero. Alfrgrimur tries to cultivate his love of singing, all the while trying to track down the famous singer.
My Review: I enjoyed the flowing prose of the book (which is indicative of a great translation). The author, Halldor Laxness won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1955. I think this book was written just after. I had a hard time tracking the book down, but once I found it, I did enjoy it.
Since January 3, 2007
