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Miss Smilla's Feeling for Snow

Peter Høeg
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Miss Smilla's Feeling for Snow

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1992

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Peter Høeg

Miss Smilla's Feeling for Snow

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1992
Book Details
Pages

416

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Copenhagen, Denmark • 1990s

Publication Year

1992

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Miss Smilla's Feeling for Snow by Peter Høeg is a mystery crime-fiction novel set in Copenhagen. It follows Smilla Jaspersen, a half-Inuit scientist, who investigates the death of her neighbor, six-year-old Isaiah, whom authorities claim fell accidentally. Suspecting foul play, Smilla uses her expertise in glaciology to uncover the truth, leading her on a dangerous path tied to corporate and scientific intrigue. The book contains depictions of violence and loss.

Mysterious

Melancholic

Dark

Contemplative

Unnerving

Reviews & Readership

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Peter Høeg's Miss Smilla's Feeling for Snow is praised for its atmospheric writing, blending Nordic noir with deep existential themes. Reviewers commend Høeg's intricate plot and the strong, enigmatic protagonist, Smilla. However, some critiques point to a slow pace and a complex narrative that can be difficult to follow. Overall, it’s a thought-provoking and unique read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Miss Smilla's Feeling for Snow?

Readers who enjoy intricate thrillers with a mix of scientific detail and Nordic atmosphere will appreciate Miss Smilla's Feeling for Snow by Peter Høeg. Fans of Stieg Larsson's The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and Henning Mankell's Faceless Killers will be drawn to its compelling protagonist and richly detailed setting.

Book Details
Pages

416

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Copenhagen, Denmark • 1990s

Publication Year

1992

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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