Review at Frugal Experiments
My Thoughts
Fargoer by Petteri Hannila is an historical fiction, myth-like novel, set in the mists of time. The myth of the Fargoer is told in lyric rhymes in the beginning of the book, as many mythical stories have been told in the past, so too does this myth.
This book tells the story of two young women of Kainu, cousins and best friends, since childhood. Aure is the chieftans daughter, born of nobility, accustomed to giving orders and getting what she wants. Vierra, what she lacks in nobility, she more than makes up for with tenacity and stubbornness. Both young women have a pivotal role to play in the fate of their peoples. One a role of ruling and war, the other a role of self-sacrifice and hardship.
I truly enjoyed this myth-like tale. It put me in mind of old Norse (Viking) tales, but talks of the bravery and cunning of the women, not the men. Kainu is a Matriarchal society and as such, the women have the power and authority. Stories with strong female protagonists, that rely on their own cunning, resources and strengths is something that I find fascinating. I love to read stories like this.
If you are drawn to a story that gives you the feel that they could be true, a story that has the ring of truth woven through it, one that seems to have been lost in the mists of time, this one just might me the one for you to read. At once fantastical and totally believable, this book is one you don’t want to miss.
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Fargoer by Petteri Hannila is an historical fiction, myth-like novel, set in the mists of time. The myth of the Fargoer is told in lyric rhymes in the beginning of the book, as many mythical stories have been told in the past, so too does this myth.
This book tells the story of two young women of Kainu, cousins and best friends, since childhood. Aure is the chieftans daughter, born of nobility, accustomed to giving orders and getting what she wants. Vierra, what she lacks in nobility, she more than makes up for with tenacity and stubbornness. Both young women have a pivotal role to play in the fate of their peoples. One a role of ruling and war, the other a role of self-sacrifice and hardship.
I truly enjoyed this myth-like tale. It put me in mind of old Norse (Viking) tales, but talks of the bravery and cunning of the women, not the men. Kainu is a Matriarchal society and as such, the women have the power and authority. Stories with strong female protagonists, that rely on their own cunning, resources and strengths is something that I find fascinating. I love to read stories like this.
If you are drawn to a story that gives you the feel that they could be true, a story that has the ring of truth woven through it, one that seems to have been lost in the mists of time, this one just might me the one for you to read. At once fantastical and totally believable, this book is one you don’t want to miss.
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