Why people recommend it
Independent People by Halldór Laxness is a sweeping Icelandic epic concerning the arduous life of a stubborn crofter struggling for economic independence against harsh natural elements. The novel received attention on The Book Review podcast in July 2024. During the episode Brian Morton on Tasha: A Sons Memoir, host Gilbert Cruz mentioned that he was rereading the novel by the renowned Icelandic writer who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1955. Additionally, in the episode The Boy Who Loved Too Much, John Williams discussed packing four books by Halldor Laxness for a trip to Iceland, noting that the author's big and most famous book is Independent People, which spans roughly four50 pages. These discussions highlighted the enduring international reputation of Laxness and his masterpiece, celebrating its profound place in Scandinavian literature.
Who recommended it
- John Williams Discussed
- Gilbert Cruz Recommended
John Williams — 1 mention
“and he packed four books by hdor laxnes who was the Icelandic Nobel Prize winner and his big sort of most famous book is called independent people and it's about probably 450 pages”
Gilbert Cruz — 1 mention
“I am rereading a novel by the Icelandic writer hdor Laxus who won the Nobel Prize in I think 1955”