Hmm. This one was a slow mystery and not a ton happens. Still, it is a rich narrative with a lot of intersecting stories of Sami life. The tension at the center was clearly a metaphor for larger issues and gave an emotional context to cultural erasure. The narration was beautiful too. 

I read this book on a recommendation by a bookseller based on my wish for a "wintery read for my holiday in Lapland, it's okay if it's a bit more bleak" - and boy, did the book deliver! I have rarely read a book that was such a precise fit for the circumstances under which it was read, or for what I wanted from it (definitely a testament to great booksellers in general).
Not only was the story gripping and the characters complex and interesting, but I also learned so much about Sámi life, history, and culture. At the same time, this knowledge didn't come across as a lecture but was shown through the daily life of the characters, their conversations, and reflections. It was also incredibly nuanced in its discussion of contemporary problems, which I appreciated. It was particularly fun for me that I could immediately apply and expand this knowledge in real life.
Another thing I appreciated was how the setting of the seasons related to the progression of the story, making it a very wintery read but not getting stuck there and serving as a metaphor.
What I didn't like so much was a lot of the conflicts in the book could have been solved if people just SPOKE to each other, even a tiny little bit - I know this is kind of the point and serves as social commentary itself, but to me, it makes for an extremely frustrating read. 
Overall, a great read and a clear recommendation.

I had good time reading the book. I learnt a lot about the Sámi, and also could see more of how they are treated by many Swedish people. A terrible story, frustrating (but in good way). I felt for Elsa, her family and community so much