Lineik Hjalmsdottir has ridden the waves of the big sea of life and is still standing strong despite painful loss and heavy trauma. But now the moment of truth has arrived. Her happy place in the countryside, the heartland that her parents built and nurtured, is quickly being engulfed by lava flowing from an erupting crater. Within a few days, it will disappear forever. Lineik sets out to meet the torrent that spares nothing – and the past at the same time: the memories, the love, the secrets and the great sorrows.
Steinunn Sigurdardottir has written many works that have enjoyed well-deserved popularity. Her shrewd view of human nature, cutting sense of humor and sparkling style captivate readers.
“The profound affection for Icelandic nature radiates and glows within this book, just as it does in Steinunn Sigurdardottir’s other works, through remarkably beautiful descriptions. A uniquely sensitive appreciation for the landscape is intricately woven into her entire body of work … A reasonably attentive reader could likely recognize Sigurdardottir’s style from outer space, distinguish her text from all the texts in the world, so unique and refined it is. It contains a suitable dose of whimsy and a bit of flair, irony, humor, and wordplay … here is no doubt that “LAVALAND” has thoroughly found its place in Steinunn Sigurdardottir’s oeuvre, where it sparkles and shines alongside the brightest stars.”
Þórunn Hrefna, www.bokmenntir.is
