The Winterfeast

Charles Rann Kennedy’s “The Winterfest” is a fascinating five-act drama from the United States. The play takes place in Thorkelsstead, a made-up town in Icefirth, Iceland, on the eve of Winter Night’s Feast, or more precisely on October 14, A.D. 1020. The story is centered on the intricacies of interpersonal relationships, love, and betrayal.

The drama takes the audience on a trip through passion, darkness, and redemption as the characters struggle with their emotions, secrets, and desires. This book is a fascinating examination of human nature and the decisions we make because of Kennedy’s realistic depiction of the place and the individuals.