This is an atmospheric novel dealing with profound sorrow and loss. The story is haunting and suspenseful and infused with melancholy. It is elegantly written with rich visual descriptions of the land. Set in the remote far north of Sweden, the descriptions of the forests, the early winter darkness, the frigid winter cold, the summer sun shinning at night makin sleep difficult, the isolated and abandoned homes, the smells, gives the reader a strong sense of place. There is a feeling of menace in this book from the start and as it progresses, the suspense increases leading to a gripping climax. I loved the book it was beautifully written, definitely a book everyone should read and experience.