A gay teen in early twentieth century Iceland finds escape in movies, as the real world--in the form of World War, pandemic flu, and even an active volcano--creeps in on his life in Sjón's slender, lyrical tale Moonstone.
Sjón is an interesting feature in Icelandic culture as he writes novels, poetry, stage plays, and works with musicians, among other things.
Whether the reader knows Sjón's celebrity status or not won't diminish the power of this often provocative work. Although seemingly slight, the images and emotions in the storytelling will resonate after the last page, for discerning readers.
I checked this out from the New Castle-Henry County Public Library in New Castle, Indiana and read it quickly.
Sjón is an interesting feature in Icelandic culture as he writes novels, poetry, stage plays, and works with musicians, among other things.
Whether the reader knows Sjón's celebrity status or not won't diminish the power of this often provocative work. Although seemingly slight, the images and emotions in the storytelling will resonate after the last page, for discerning readers.
I checked this out from the New Castle-Henry County Public Library in New Castle, Indiana and read it quickly.
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