Simon and the Oaks
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.27 (959 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0753810751 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 357 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-11-12 |
| Language | : | Swedish |
DESCRIPTION:
She is the author of ten novels including HANNA'S DAUGHTERS for which she was awarded the Author of the Year award and Book of the Year award in 1994. . She has two children and was a well known writer and journalist before she wrote her first book in 1980. Marianne Fredriksson was born in 1929
With his innocence forever lost, Simon must embark on a quest for self-hood that will be his salvation - or ruin.. Simon is an ordinary boy growing up in Sweden; at least until World War II is declared; until he befriends the traumatised Jewish boy Isak; and until he learns that he is adopted
Highly Recommended Sandi Wonderful story with many ideas and insights for thought. Easy to see why it is listed as one of the top ten Swedish novels to read.. "Beautifully written, excellent story" according to Quincy Parker. Just an excellent book written by a brilliant storyteller. It's about parenthood, childhood and friendship. Marianne Fredriksson seemed to have a mystical side which she wove very delicately into this story through dreams and visions without overdoing it. Her characters feel real. She got the historical facts right too.. A good read. I liked it so much that I Valarie Minnick A good read. I liked it so much that I order two others by the same author.
She has two children and was a well known writer and journalist before she wrote her first book in 1980. . About the Author Marianne Fredriksson was born in 1929. She is the author of ten novels including HANNA'S DAUGHTERS for which she was awarded the Author of the Year award and Book of the Year award in 1994