A Hundred Years

Book Review

«A Hundred Years» by Herbjørg Wassmo is an epic saga in which women’s destinies intertwine with the history of Norway, like threads in an ancient tapestry. With exquisite precision and poetic sensitivity, Wassmo recreates the voices of three generations of women whose lives are filled with pain, hope, and unbroken will. Critics note that the author manages to avoid pathos and sentimentality, preserving the truthfulness and depth of the narrative. The language of the novel is rich in images of the northern landscape, as harsh and beautiful as the heroines themselves. Wassmo masterfully reveals her characters’ inner worlds, allowing the reader to feel the breath of time and hear the echoes of forgotten voices. «A Hundred Years» is not only a family chronicle but also a meditation on female strength, memory, and continuity, on how the personal becomes part of a larger historical canvas. The book has been highly praised for its psychological authenticity, subtle style, and rare ability to turn a private story into a universal statement about the human condition.