Angel's Sorrow

Name: Angel's Sorrow
Author: Written by Jörn Kalman Stefansson; Translated by Li Jingying

天使的忧伤

by Written by Jörn Kalman Stefansson; Translated by Li Jingying (约恩·卡尔曼·斯特凡松著；李静滢译)

Status: Completed
Source: Fanqie

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9.3Score

20Chapters

Synopsis

It has been three weeks since the boy came to the café. Previously, he had trekked for two days and nights in a heavy snowstorm just to return a book to his deceased friend Balt. Today, Bart has gradually moved away from his life. Memory, and time, are so cruel. The snow is still falling, and there are endless snowflakes in the sky. Some people say they are the tears of an angel. It protects the earth from frost and illuminates the long, heavy winter, but is also cold and merciless. For the first time in his life, the boy had freedom that made him feel confused: a room alone, endless books, and that sultry girl. Soon, someone will come to teach him literature and mathematics, which he never expected. But the boy has to complete a task first: accompany the postman James to deliver a letter to the end of the world. What lies before them is a journey that can be fatal at any time: endless wind and snow, waves and mountains, biting cold and eternal loneliness... A work set in the harsh and unforgiving fjords of Iceland. With the most beautiful words you can imagine and a subtle sense of humor, it describes the tenacity and strength of people in the face of misfortune, as well as the incomparable tenderness and love, making you feel like you have stepped into a sad and charming dream, and you don't want to wake up for a long time.

Reader comments

The writing of this book is beautiful and the background setting is very unique. It made me feel how difficult it is to survive in a harsh environment. I admire the boy in the book for his perseverance. I especially hated the person who asked the boy to deliver the letter. This task was too dangerous. However, it also taught me that I should not give up easily in the face of difficulties, but should keep moving forward like the boy and the postman. This book fascinated me and I recommend you read it too.
6 likes2y ago
The writing technique is very realistic and artistic, which is my favorite writing style. The theme of death runs throughout, and the tone of the whole text is also very melancholy. It is a tragedy from the beginning. It writes about the natural environment and humanities of Northern Europe in the underdeveloped period. Many show the struggle between man and nature, humanity in extreme circumstances, and a small number of tender moments between people. Everyone in this book lives a dull life in this environment and is on the verge of death. It realistically depicts people working to make a living and their living conditions in order to survive in extreme environments. Most of the people in the novel are unfortunate. The ending is very tragic and sad, with a description of illusory consciousness. They were killed by cruel reality and ruthless nature. Thinking of the connection between the characters in the previous article reminds me of Werther's suicide, but they are completely different. The former was destroyed by cruel nature, while the latter was because of his own spirit and emotions. It is still more suitable for those who want to understand Nordic literature and Nordic humanistic environment. I really like the feeling this novel gave me. I also read the author's "Fish Without Legs" but didn't continue to read it. The feeling was similar, so I also read it later.
4 likes1y ago
It feels like there's been a lot missing since Chapter 4, maybe it's a collection issue...
1 like2y ago
Why are you so good at writing?
10mo ago

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