genre: nonfiction
While preparing for a trip to Iceland, I saw this book at a thrift store and immediately grabbed it. I have been there twice before and genuinely love this beautiful and wild country. Several things about this book made it a really enjoyable read for me. First off, I learned a lot of things I just did not know. Second, it was organized in such a palatable way, with sections based on a theme that also was still chronological. it just really worked for how my brain likes to learn. And third, the the writing style is not stuffy historical writing. You're learning history, yes, but it's put into modern context and is incredibly readable. Sagas and volcanos, world wars and the space race, it's all in there. Even if you have never been, if you’re at all interested in this country, this would be a great introduction to how Iceland has played a part in world history.
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