Description: Smilla's Sense of Snow by Peter HØeg "Originally published as Froken Smillas fornemmelse for sne in Denmark by Munksgaard/Rosinante." FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A Time Best Book of the Year - An Entertainment Weekly Best Book of the Year - A People Best Book of the Year - Winner of the CWA Silver Dagger Award - A Finalist for the Edgar Award for Best Mystery Novel First published in 1992, Peter HØegs Smillas Sense of Snow instantly became an international sensation. When caustic Smilla Jaspersen discovers that her neighbor--a neglected six-year-old boy, and possibly her only friend--has died in a tragic accident, a peculiar intuition tells her it was murder. Unpredictable to the last page, Smillas Sense of Snow is one of the most beautifully written and original crime stories of our time, a new classic. Author Biography Peter HØeg, born in 1957 in Denmark, pursued various interests--dancer, actor, sailor, fencer, and mountaineer--before turning seriously to writing. His work has been published in 33 countries. His novels include the bestselling The Quiet Girl and Borderliners, and the award-winning Smillas Sense of Snow. "HØeg writes prose that is both changeable and as deep-fathomed as poetry...[It] demands to be read aloud and savored."--The New Yorker on Smillas Sense of Snow. Review "Seductive... a superbly constructed thriller."---People "Splendid entertainment...The suspense novel as exploration of the heart."--New York Times Book Review "A considerable achievement, a riveting suspense tale." --The Wall Street Journal "Astonishing... Like John le Carré and Graham Greene before him, Peter HØeg has given a thriller moral and political resonance."--Los Angeles Times "A considerable achievement, a riveting suspense tale."--Jane Smiley, Washington Post Book World "A book of considerable intelligence...Demands to be read aloud and savored."--The New Yorker "Wonderful...A thriller like no other."--Newsweek "Enchanting."--Chicago Tribune "Beautifully written and beautifully translated."--The Seattle Times "The best [thriller] Ive read in years."--The New Republic "Peter HØeg has shown himself to be a writer of real stature."--The Times (London) "One never wants to stop reading."-- Orlando Sentinel Review Quote "Splendid entertainment . . . the suspense novel as exploration of the heart." Details ISBN1250002559 Short Title SMILLAS SENSE OF SNOW -20TH AN Language English Translator Tiina Nunnally ISBN-10 1250002559 ISBN-13 9781250002556 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 839.81374 Year 2012 Publication Date 2012-03-27 Subtitle A Novel Imprint St Martins Press Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2012-03-27 NZ Release Date 2012-03-27 US Release Date 2012-03-27 UK Release Date 2012-03-27 Pages 512 Publisher St Martins Press Edition Description -20th Anniversary ed. Audience General Author Peter HØeg We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:44036869;
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