This pulled me into Kristin's life. A hard long read about medieval Norway but ultimately a satisfying story of one woman's life from birth to death. Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2018. Amazing price for 3 books and in a slipcase, all in very good condition too. If you are not descended from Norwegians, you may find yourself wishing that you were. It is worth the time it takes to read the complete trilogy. There are many descriptions in this book which had the effect of making many things, especially nature, really come to life. A thousand pages total (20161 Kindle locations) of clear, rich prose set in 1300s Norway tell the tale of a remarkable woman across the three stages of her life. Simply read the reviews from others who have read it - they are all five star reviews. The trilogy, however, is more than a journey into the past. Family life required the coming together of many hands to ensure the safety of the community. As the Germans advanced through Norway in 1940, Undset, an outspoken critic of Nazism, fled the country and eventually settled in Brooklyn, New York. Audience Reviews for Kristin Lavransdatter. Though still quite young, Kristin has been betrothed to a wealthy neighbor's son. Kindle edition is feature-free. There was a problem loading your book clubs. ‹ See all details for Kristin Lavransdatter Fast, FREE delivery, video streaming, music, and much more Prime members enjoy Free Two-Day Shipping, Free Same-Day or One-Day Delivery to select areas, Prime Video, Prime Music, Prime Reading, and more. She survives a lively but irresponsible husband, seven or eight children, and is a model of the conflict between medieval rectitude and social mores on one side and on the other, the human yearnings for love, adventure, and individual choice. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. Do you believe that this item violates a copyright? The richness of her life as a child, her relationships, especially with her father Lavrans, friends, her husband Erlend and her seven sons are woven within the beliefs, customs, superstitions and folk tales of the Norwegian landscape in the 14th century. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Top Contributor: Historical Fiction Books, A Trilogy: The Wreath; The Wife; The Cross, Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2018. Does this book contain inappropriate content? The trilogy, however, is more than a journey into the past. Please try your request again later. She grows up in total harmony with the ideals of the time: strong family ties, social pride and devout Christianity. While reading this book during my long daily commute on the train, I almost missed my stop several times, that's how absorbed I was, she really took me there; I FELT like I was Kristin. I will let other reviews speak to that. 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