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“The Reindeer Hunters” by Lars Mytting<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n For the Page Turners, the Reindeer Hunters was an eagerly anticipated read, after the first book in the trilogy, the Bell in the Lake, had received unanimously good reviews from all the book club members. However, there were disappointing reviews from the majority of the Page Turners and a rapturous reception from an enthusiastic minority. All agreed it was well written, but most were unhappy with the pace of the story and found it boring and uninteresting! Those that enjoyed the book were drawn into the book by the characters, and the description of a rural Norwegian village and the hardships that were endured at the beginning of the 20th century. Some were looking forward to the publication of the final part of the trilogy….others were definitely not!<\/p>\n A range of scores, with an average of 7…so have a read, and see what you think!<\/p>\n A score of 10 for Helen’s brandy ice cream was agreed by everyone!!<\/p>\n “The Reindeer Hunters” by Lars Mytting For the Page Turners, the Reindeer Hunters was an eagerly anticipated read, after the first book in the trilogy, the Bell in the Lake, had received unanimously good reviews from all the book club members. 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