Description
Smilla Jaspersen, a woman with a unique connection to the natural world, particularly snow and ice, finds herself drawn into a mystery when a young boy's fatal fall from a rooftop is ruled an accident. Possessing a keen intellect and a deep distrust of easy answers, Smilla suspects foul play and begins an investigation that unearths a conspiracy far more complex and dangerous than she could have imagined. Her quest for truth will lead her from the stark urban landscape of Copenhagen back to the unforgiving, icy expanses of her Greenlandic heritage, where a hidden secret lies buried beneath the frozen surface. This gripping novel masterfully blends suspense, cultural exploration, and a profound examination of identity as Smilla navigates a treacherous path of lies and violence.
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paperback
Delta
Published Oct 1, 1995
482 pages
ISBN: 9780385315142
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Details
First Published
1992
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Smilla's Sense of Snow by Peter Hoeg.