Moss, Sarah

Is it too soon for pandemic-era novels? For anyone who can bear a reminder of lockdowns, masking, isolation, and social distancing while still living through them, this fast-paced gem is worth the novel exposure.

Moss (Ghost Wall) seems to be commenting on the disconnect and isolation of modern life, though the vacationers’ travails can make for dreary reading. The campers have a perfect opportunity to form community but fail to do so, while the Ukrainians, whose othering Moss highlights by not providing their viewpoint, seem to be the only campers who embrace enjoyment of life.

This novella-length story is thought provoking on multiple levels, with insights into primitive and modern societies, and coming of age in the face of family violence. [See Prepub Alert, 7/16/18.]

An extremely insightful, accessible piece of travel writing on Iceland, this book will broadly appeal to all types of readers.