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phdpageturner's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
rainys's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This book was a challenge to read as it's content was frustrating and disturbing. The translation was very good and ready to read. The characters were memorable and you just wanted good things for them. The author presented information about the Sami people and their lack of justice with the police and local people. Trigger warning for grahic violence against animals, sucide, stalking and threatening death, pregnancy bleeding.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, and Stalking
Moderate: Suicide
Minor: Pregnancy
premature_insecurity's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.0
En bok alla svenskar borde läsa. Att vi inte lär oss mer om detta i skolan och i samhället känns inte helt rätt
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Gore, Hate crime, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Suicide
emily_madcharo's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
marinaschulz's review against another edition
emotional
informative
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
flamingo_and_owl_books's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
ursulathebumblebee's review against another edition
informative
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
I chose to read this for school and loved every bit of it. Not a light read, but I found it informative and enjoyable. It’s an important book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Racial slurs, and Racism
peripetia's review against another edition
4.0
This was an insightful and comprehensive story about the life of the Sámi, specifically in Northern Sweden. The author managed to integrate so many of the struggles they face very smoothly.
The plot was a bit slow at times but I think that was for a good reason, to really give time to sit with the people's lives and how they interact with their environment.
The language was very simple, which was good for me since Swedish is not my first language. Child-Elsa's point of view was well written - it's not easy to write children. The style delivered emotion very well, and I did almost cry twice.
The language did bother me a little bit, specifically the short sentences that just made me think she came up with a sentence, put a period, came up with a continuation, put a period. This led to what could have been a single sentence to it being chopped into pieces.
This is a great device to emphasize important parts, but it was constant, and this type of writing is starting to really annoy me in general. This is the most important reason for the 4 stars instead of 5.
The plot was a bit slow at times but I think that was for a good reason, to really give time to sit with the people's lives and how they interact with their environment.
The language was very simple, which was good for me since Swedish is not my first language. Child-Elsa's point of view was well written - it's not easy to write children. The style delivered emotion very well, and I did almost cry twice.
The language did bother me a little bit, specifically the short sentences that just made me think she came up with a sentence, put a period, came up with a continuation, put a period. This led to what could have been a single sentence to it being chopped into pieces.
This is a great device to emphasize important parts, but it was constant, and this type of writing is starting to really annoy me in general. This is the most important reason for the 4 stars instead of 5.
moatall's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0