Smilla's Sense of Snow

Smilla's Sense of Snow is a gripping mystery novel by Peter Høeg. The story follows Smilla Jaspersen, a Greenlandic-Danish woman, as she investigates the suspicious death of a young boy in Copenhagen. The novel is praised for its intricate plot, rich character development, and exploration of themes such as identity and cultural conflict. Høeg's work is notable for its atmospheric depiction of both urban and Arctic environments.

Smilla's Sense of Snow was written by Peter Høeg, from Denmark. First published in 1992.

Smilla's Sense of Snow has received the following recognition: notable critical recognition.

Smilla's Sense of Snow is a well-regarded book with an aggregate editorial score of 30/100 on 50 Best Books. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in identity, cultural conflict, isolation.

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Smilla's Sense of Snow is classified as Mystery & Thriller. Suspenseful fiction built around crime, detection, and hidden truths.

Smilla's Sense of Snow originates from Denmark's literary tradition. Explore more books from Denmark on our country page.