Author of the bestselling thora gudmundsdottir crime series and several standalone thrillers, yrsa sigurdardottir was born in reykjavik, iceland, in 1963 and works as a civil engineer. Her second book in the thora gudmundsdottir series, my soul to take, made it to the 2010 shamus award shortlist. A novel of iceland thora gudmundsdottir novels by sigurdardottir, yrsa and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. My soul to take by yrsa sigurdardottir rakuten kobo. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading my soul to take. Review my soul to take by yrsa sigurdardottir euro crime. About the author yrsa sigurdardottir is an awardwinning author of five childrens novels and a division manager with one of icelands largest engineering firms. My soul to take, the second in the thora gudmunsdottir series, is a superbly plotted, agatha christiestyle novel set mainly in a healthspa hotel on the snaefellsnes peninsula of iceland.
A welcome second outing for the goodnatured lawyersleuth thora gudmundsdottir. In my soul to take, internationally acclaimed author yrsa sigurdardottir plunges her intrepid heroine into even graver peril, in a riveting. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. A novel of iceland thora gudmundsdottir novels paperback april 20, 2010 by yrsa sigurdardottir author 4. Below is a list of yrsa sigurdardottirs books in order of when they were first released. But thoras distinctly chaotic private life provides a welcome contrast and moments of very black humour. Yrsa sigurdardottir, author, bernard scudder, translator, anna yates, translator, trans. Written by yrsa sigurdardottir, audiobook narrated by elizabeth wiley. More about yrsa sigurdardottir my soul to takea novel of iceland. Read my soul to take thora gudmundsdottir book 2 by yrsa sigurdardottir available from rakuten kobo. In my soul to take, yrsa sigurdardottirs second book in the thora gudmundsdottir series, thora travels to icelands west coast to assist a client who needs her help in a real estate transaction. My soul to take was no exception, and i look forward to reading all the others in the thora gudmundsdottir series.
Yrsa sigurdardottir s lightness of touch is refreshing daily telegraph on my soul to take. A novel of iceland by yrsa sigurdardottir at indigo. Showing the settings for the story and talking about where she lives. Sigurdardottir, yrsa my soul to take translated by bernard scudder and anna yates paperback. My soul to take navy general library program downloadable. Apr 29, 2010 my soul to take by yrsa sigurdardottir, 9780340920664, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. My soul to take by yrsa sigurdardottirthis is both frightening and funny a terrific trick if you can pull it off, says peter guttridge. She was first published in english in 2007 with the novel last rituals.
My soul to take is a chilling, dark and witty crime novel, and a welcome return for thora gu. Thora gudmundsdottir book 2 the second book from yrsa sigurdardottir is funny as well as being a taut and accomplished novel independent, books of the year yrsa sigurdardottir brilliantly conjures an atmosphere of creeping menace and unreality. In my soul to take, yrsa sigurdardottir s second book in the thora gudmundsdottir series, thora travels to icelands west coast to assist a client who needs her help in a real estate transaction. A novel of iceland thora gudmundsdottir book 2 kindle edition by sigurdardottir, yrsa. My soul to take by yrsa sigurdardottirlike her first novel, last rituals, the icelandic writers second book also features my favourite female sleuth skip to main content the guardian. The getonwithit pace of this story makes the reader feel like a pallbearer at the novels own funeral. Ever since i discovered yrsa sigurdardottirs books a year ago when i picked up the childrens house series, i have been steadily reading my way through all her previous books and absolutely loving each and every one of them. Her debut crime novel was translated into english by bernard scudder. Her debut crimenovel last rituals published in the us in 2007, and the uk in january 2008 was translated into english by bernard scudder, and is book 1 of the thora gudmundsdottir series. The book continues on one level in a classic mystery plot there is a range of. Apr 20, 2010 buy the paperback book my soul to take. My soul to take by yrsa sigurdardottir hachette uk.
My soul to take yrsa sigurdardottir, author, bernard scudder, translator, anna yates, translator, trans. Yrsa sigurdardottir discusses my soul to take youtube. Yrsa has also written for children, and won the 2003 icelandic childrens book prize with bioborn. My soul to take by yrsa sigurdardottirlike her first novel, last rituals, the icelandic writers second book also features my favourite. With its confident plotting, chilling atmosphere, and smart, compelling heroine, my soul to take confirms yrsa sigurdardottir as a new maven of mysteries. My soul to take thora gudmundsdottir series, book 2 written by. The story of my soul to take begins in 1945 however, she has a style which is her own, and should not be pigeonholed so simply. She made her crime fiction debut in 2005 with last rituals, the first instalment in the thora gudmundsdottir series, and has been translated into more than 30. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. American readers first met icelandic lawyer and investigator thor. My soul to take ebook by yrsa sigurdardottir rakuten kobo.
My soul to take by yrsa sigurdardottir, 9780340920664, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. On the cover, yrsa sigurdardottirs my soul to take bills itself as a novel of iceland. Her stand alone crime novel, i remember you, won the icelandic crime fiction award in 2011 as well as being nominated for the much sought after glass key award. Thora gudmundsdottir book 2 paperback january 1, 2009 by yrsa sigurdardottir author 4. Thora gudmundsdottir novels book 2 thanks for sharing. There are many reasons why the plot of my soul to take is unsatisfying, but the main problem is the pace. Thora gudmundsdottir book 2 by sigurdardottir, yrsa, scudder, bernard, yates, anna isbn. Yrsa sigurdardottir is a writer of both childrens books and crime fiction. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. A chilling crime novel from the queen of icelandic crime and author of the highlyacclaimed last rituals. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
A novel of iceland thora gudmundsdottir novels sigurdardottir, yrsa. In my soul to take, internationally acclaimed author yrsa sigurdardottir plunges her intrepid heroine into even graver peril, in a riveting thriller set against the harsh landscape of smilas sense of snow territory. I never got to know much about the victim or really any of the characters in the book, and the possible romantic relationship between the main character and her boyfriend never even came to life. My soul to take by yrsa sigurdardottir overdrive rakuten. See all 19 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. My soul to take is a chilling, dark and witty crime novel, and a welcome return for thora, the heroine of the highlyacclaimed last rituals. My soul to take by yrsa sigurdardottirlike her first novel, last rituals, the icelandic writers second book also features my favourite female sleuth. My soul to take audiobook yrsa sigurdardottir audible.