Popular European Magical Realism Books

Find magical realism books written by authors from Europe for the next part of the Read Around The World Challenge. (24)

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The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame EN

Rating: 4 (2 votes)
Description:
One of the most celebrated and beloved works of literature ever written for young readers Meek little Mole, wilful Ratty, Badger the perennial bachelor, and petulant, boastful Toad: over one hundred years since their first appearance in 1908, they've become emblematic archetypes of eccentricity, folly and friendship. And their misadventures - in gypsy caravans, stolen sports cars, and their beloved Wild Wood - continue to capture readers' imaginations and warm their hearts long after they grow up. Begun as a series of letters from Kenneth Grahame to his son, The Wind in the Willows is a timele... continue

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They Will Drown in Their Mothers' Tears by Johannes Anyuru EN

Rating: 4 (1 vote)
Country: Europe / Sweden flag Sweden
Description:
This daring speculative novel tackles terrorism and anti-immigrant hysteria, combining lyric intensity with the tools of science fiction.

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When I Sing, Mountains Dance by Irene Solà EN

Rating: 5 (1 vote)
Country: Europe / Spain flag Spain
Description:
Sol?'s vivid and magical tale, winner of the European Union Prize, brings to life a small Pyrenees village. The story begins when a farmer is killed by a lightning strike during a storm, leaving his wife, Si?, a widowed mother to a daughter, Mia, and a two-month-old son, Hilari. When Mia grows up, she falls in love with Jaume, the son of "Giants," who are stigmatized for their size as well as lack of education and rough manner. After Jaume accidentally kills Hilari in a hunting accident, he's jailed while he awaits his trial for murder, and Mia is left alone to live her life in the mountains w... continue