SOON TO BE A MAJOR NETFLIX FILMTHE INTERNATIONAL NUMBER ONE-BESTSELLER'A coming-of-age-storyto be loved everywhere in the world'FREDRIK BACKMAN,author of A MAN CALLED OVE___The international sensation: the story of a young Sámi girl's coming-of-age,and a powerful fable about family,identity and justiceNine-year-old Elsa lives just north of the Arctic Circle. She and her family are Sámi - Scandinavia's indigenous people - and make their living herding reindeer.One morning when Elsa goes skiing alone,she witnesses a man brutally killing her reindeer calf,Nástegallu. Elsa recognises the man but refuses to tell anyone - least of all the Swedish police force - about what she saw. Instead,she carries her secret as a dark weight on her heart.Elsa comes of age fighting two wars: one within her community,where male elders expect young women to know their place; and against the ever-escalating wave of prejudice and violence against the Sámi.When Elsa finds herself the target of the man who killed her reindeer calf all those years ago,something inside of her finally breaks. The guilt,fear,and anger she's been carrying since childhood come crashing over her like an avalanche,and will lead Elsa to a final catastrophic confrontation.
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Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLCISBN: 9781526659996Number of pages: 400Dimensions: 198 x 129 mm
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Stolen is an extraordinary novel. A coming-of-age-story you'll get lost in,about youth and heritage and the never-ending struggle to be allowed to exist. Although set in the coldest and most northern part of Scandinavia,I'm convinced it's a universal story to be loved everywhere in the worldBeautiful and devastating,Stolen shines a powerful and important light on the Sámi community and the growing challenges they face in a changing worldViscerally clear fiction of both the fractured,violent nature of the Sámi's relationship with their Nordic occupiers and the coming of age of an innocent girl. Written with such cool clarity,Stolen is a perfect metaphor of our slippery grip on humanity and our tenuous relationship with the EarthSámi author Ann-Helén Laestadius has written a fresh,devastating,and insightful novel about Sámi life and the struggle for justice in a rapidly changing world. A love for the imperiled landscape reverberates throughout this engaging readStolen is in equal measure a gripping and thrilling mystery as it is a testament to the continued beating heart of Sámi life. Ann-Helén Laestadius takes her place as an important voice in world Indigenous literatureLaestadius's nuanced English-language debut is a story of a family torn apart by cultural tensions...The sense of place and character development make for an affecting portrait of the Sámi's disenfranchisementA revelatory account of not-well-known assaults on the rights of an Indigenous group...The legacies of long-held social prejudices against the Indigenous group - racism,economic insecurity,and the traumas borne by the community's elders who had been removed from the group in childhood and sent to "nomad schools"- continue to haunt Sámi life with devastating effects...Looming over the tale is the spectre of climate change and its impacts on the traditional Sámi herding methodsA sharp and socially critical novel with an intensity that makes it powerful and strong...Whatever you do,don't miss out on this novelLaestadius writes with burning intensity about a community around the Arctic Circle that is rarely portrayed. Her commitment shines through and constantly urges the reader to continue reading. It may be foolhardy to name this year's most powerful book as early as February. But that Stolen is one of the most important Swedish books of the year is indisputableStolen is not only a fierce cry for justice,but also an empathic and beautiful story about the love of and natureOne of the most talked about books this spring...Stolen is a moving,multifaceted,and important contemporary novel that highlights many serious themes and portrays a society and a situation that needs to be discussed many times over. A well-written story that leaves a lasting impressionA deeply gripping and atmospheric novel that will take hold of your heart. Filled with compelling characters and a formidable landscape - this debut is a triumph!In a careful and at times poetic prose (Laestadius) portrays milieus,conflicts,and magic from an area that has long been underrepresented in literary fiction in SwedenAnn-Helén Laestadius's writing flows seamlessly,with a piercing psychological and keen eye for societal issues. I am especially happy about the elegant ending,that beautifully ties the circle together and brings hope of a brighter futureIntimately and vividly portrayed. The novel gives beautiful insights into the life of the Sámi and their struggle for justice. An accessible and at the same time deep,beautiful,and suspenseful tale of a part of the world many of us know very little about. It deserves a large audienceThe best trick of fiction is how it can make us feel part of something,and Laestadius does just that...Incredibly thrillingBoth a thrilling page-turner and a story to remember for a long time to comeStolen is an important novel that provides insight into modern Sámi life. This is the first step in a new direction for an author with a crucial message: I will be sure to follow her going forwardA stunningly suspenseful,glowing story,in which a perceptive narrator brings a whole new world to the readerA splendid novel. (...) The characters are lovingly and skillfully portrayed,in such a way that makes it hard to let go of them afterwards
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