Disappointing

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I had very high expectations for 'The Wanderer' after reading the preview. I liked the idea of the plot, the setting and the characters. But when I received the book and sat down to read it, I was very disappointed. The story began at an okay pace but I soon got bored. I did not understand the characters, the historic references and their connections. I just got confused and I really struggled to finish it. The only positive to me was the style of writing. Michael Ridpath uses vivid imagery and words to describe the Icelandic scenery - I really felt I was visiting and getting to know a country I have never had the chance to visit. Unfortunately, the Wanderer was not for me but hope to read further novels of Ridpath.