Product Description

Set in Reykjavik, this novel charts the changes that took place when the rural community clashed with the American popular culture brought by American troops. The story concerns two brothers, one of whom returns to "Devil's Island" with an American accent and large car, and becomes a local hero...

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #630668 in Books
• Published on: 2000-10-04
• Original language: Icelandic
• Binding: Paperback
• 204 pages

Customer Reviews

An amazing tale
This book shows to great detail the life of the poor people in Iceland before and around WWII. With it's unforgettable characters it is a great read. It is both funny and tragic but often surreal in the crazy characters, like Karólína, the grandmother who watches over all that live in her house.

Definetly one of my favorites