William T. Vollman

Kristin Lavransdatter

Fiction

“My favorite fictional hero or heroine is probably Sigrid Undset's strong-willed, sensual, self-destructive and ultimately rock-solid Kristin Lavransdatter.... Kristin's eponymous trilogy bears many rereadings. Right away one somehow identifies with this daughter of medieval Norway; soon one compassionates her in her sufferings.... For all her faults, she inspires love in many around her, including this reader. Her faith and loyalty make her quite beautiful to me.”