Review: Not my usual genre
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 04 26, 2010
Although out of my usual genre, I liked Swedish for Beginners and I've spent a few days reflecting on it.  This surprised me,  didn't expect the book to linger in my mind.  Susanne O'Leary weaves a story about a woman who goes to Sweden to get to find long-lost family members and find herself as well.  Swedish for Beginners was a wonderful surprise for me.I liked the emotion that I felt while reading this book.  Along with Maud, I was frustrated, happy and worried during various times in the novel.  However, she wasn't the absolute perfect protagonist as there were times I was frustrated AT her.  That's the fun of reading a book that engrosses you.  I found Ms. O'Leary's writing to be elegant with beautiful descriptions.  I felt like I too was visiting Sweden.  There was little I didn't like about this book.I am surprised to find myself thinking that I will most likely try another one of Ms. O'Leary's novels.