Just loved it!

Geht in Qantaqas English Bookbox

I don't think I understood entirely what was going on, but maybe that was the point - I'm not sure. Still, I liked it: it was interesting and - especially in the second half - full of suspense.

For quite some time I've been wondering about Isaiah's age. Finally I've come to the conclusion (kindergarten, nappies) that he must be about 4. (I've skipped a few passages, so maybe there's some definite answer in the book somewhere and I just didn't see it.) In any case I'm wondering why he went along with his father on that expedition when he was only about 3 then.
I really liked "the mechanic" as a character, bear-like dyslexic stutterer - what's not to like? ;) At first I had trouble warming up (hehe) to Smilla, but she's a great character. I didn't understand all of her actions - I have little use for powergaming myself, but it certainly came in useful here. Very thrilling!

Goes back into Quantaqa's English Bookbox.

Arrived in Qantaqa's English Bookbox.

This book (together with a heap of others) is now on its way to katopua who will then send it to the Philippines.

Went into the Balikbayan Box No. 2

This book donation be sent to CERV Philippines (a local NGO and volunteer organisation), by whom the books will be distributed to schools, daycare and community centers, public book shelves, libraries and else.

I'm not sure whether I can manage to send it in July or if it had to wait for my next holidays in November.