From the Mouth of the Whale

English language

Published June 21, 2011

ISBN:: 978-1-84659-083-2

(1 review)

From the Mouth of the Whale (Icelandic: Rökkurbýsnir) is a 2008 novel by the Icelandic writer Sjón. The English translation was shortlisted for the 2012 Independent Foreign Fiction Prize. and the 2013 International Dublin Literary Award.

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Jamie reviewed From the Mouth of the Whale by Sjón

Review of 'From the Mouth of the Whale' on 'Goodreads'

4 stars

I think that reading the bulk of this while vacationing in Iceland earned it an extra star. I was very much interested in Jonah, however, and the story of his trials and wanderings. It just missed emotionally, I think.