The Greenhouse
The Greenhouse
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2011
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
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Scandinavian Literature•
Travel LiteratureIceland • Contemporary
2011
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In The Greenhouse, a young individual, Lobbi, experiences personal growth while navigating life's transitions. After losing a parent, Lobbi leaves home to work on a monastery's restoration project. The narrative explores themes of family, responsibility, and finding one's path amidst grief and change.
Melancholic
Contemplative
Serene
Bittersweet
Hopeful
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
The Greenhouse by Auður Ava Ólafsdóttir is praised for its poetic language and evocative imagery. Readers appreciate the theme of self-discovery and the protagonist's unique journey. However, some critique its slow pacing and underdeveloped secondary characters. Overall, the novel offers a contemplative and atmospheric experience.
Who Should Read The Greenhouse?
Readers who cherish quiet, introspective novels exploring personal growth amidst nature would enjoy The Greenhouse by Auður Ava Ólafsdóttir. Fans of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce or My Name Is Red by Orhan Pamuk might find similar joy in its poetic and transformative journey.
7,335 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
260
Novel • Fiction
•
Scandinavian Literature•
Travel LiteratureIceland • Contemporary
2011
Adult
18+ years
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