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Quote by Peter Høeg

“To want to understand is an attempt to recapture something we have lost.”

Work

This novel follows the protagonist Smilla Jaspersen as she investigates the mysterious death of her neighbor's son in the harsh climate of the Arctic Circle. The story delves into themes of identity, justice, and the complexities of human relationships, all while Smilla's unique ability to read the snow becomes a crucial element in solving the mystery. more

Author

Peter Høeg

Peter Høeg is a renowned Danish writer born on May 17, 1957. His works are known for their unique narrative style and profound thematic exploration, with notable titles including 'The Danish Girl' and 'Smilla's Sense of Snow'. Høeg's novels often blend reality with fantasy, captivating readers with his distinctive voice. more

“Maybe it's wrong when we remember breakthroughs to our own being as something that occurs in discrete, extraordinary moments. Maybe falling in love, the piercing knowledge that we ourselves will someday die, and the love of snow are in reality not some sudden events; maybe they were always present. Maybe they never completely vanish, either.”

Moments Reality Remember Dies Fall Events Falling In Love Extraordinary Snow Someday Breakthrough Break Through Piercings Discrete Extraordinary Moments

Book:Smilla's Sense of Snow: A Novel

Source: Smilla's Sense of Snow: A Novel

“To my taste, the men in Rome are ridiculously, hurtfully, stupidly beautiful. More beautiful even than Roman women, to be honest. Italian men are beautiful in the same way as French women, which is to say-- no detail spared in the quest for perfection. They’re like show poodles. Sometimes they look so good I want to applaud.”