![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() "Emmi Itaranta's language is carefully crafted, precise and just right. "Itaranta's language is springwater clear." - Savon Sanomat (Finland) ![]() " Memory of Water is a magnificent addition to the field of Finnish speculative fiction and gives permission to expect a lot from its author in the future." - The Morning Newspaper (Aamulehti, Finland) "I can't remember the last time I read a story so beautifully written and wise! Emmi Itaranta's debut is immediately absorbing, despite the fact that I thought I hated science fiction." - Me Naiset Magazine (Finland) Both in terms of style and themes this book is reminiscent of the work of the American Ursula Le Guin." - Helsinki Times (Finland) " Memory of Water is an emotionally nuanced moral study that draws its tensions from love, choices and the mark we all leave on the world. "Itäranta's fine debut is lyrically rendered, vivid and engaging despite a bit too much philosophy and a less-than-satisfying ending." - Kirkus The writing is gorgeous and delicate in this dystopian award-winning debut, which is unique in both its setting and the small scale that Finnish author Itäranta employs." - Library Journal ![]()
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