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Ædnan by Linnea Axelsson
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
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The moment Ædnan landed in my hands, I was excited to read it. And friends, I was not disappointed.
This translated novel in verse examines the impact of colonization of the Indigenous Samí people in Sweden over 100 years, through the eyes of three members of different generations. It’s absolutely stunning and deeply moving, with a translation that’s both accessible and musical. It’s about grief, the loss of history, the loss of language, the loss of home, and the rebuilding of identity. But it’s also about love and strength. Heartbreak and hope.
As you might expect, this is a great candidate for a simultaneous audiobook/print experience — just don’t take it too fast and don’t be afraid to pause and process!
If this is outside your usual wheelhouse (translated, in verse, set in Sweden) but still piques your interest, please give it a shot. You won’t be disappointed.
The moment Ædnan landed in my hands, I was excited to read it. And friends, I was not disappointed.
This translated novel in verse examines the impact of colonization of the Indigenous Samí people in Sweden over 100 years, through the eyes of three members of different generations. It’s absolutely stunning and deeply moving, with a translation that’s both accessible and musical. It’s about grief, the loss of history, the loss of language, the loss of home, and the rebuilding of identity. But it’s also about love and strength. Heartbreak and hope.
As you might expect, this is a great candidate for a simultaneous audiobook/print experience — just don’t take it too fast and don’t be afraid to pause and process!
If this is outside your usual wheelhouse (translated, in verse, set in Sweden) but still piques your interest, please give it a shot. You won’t be disappointed.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death and Grief
Moderate: Colonisation