Johanna Sinisalo’s The Core of the Sun offers a bold and unusual vision of a dystopian future. Finland is portrayed as a society with strict control over individuals, especially women. The author masterfully blends Nordic mythology, the melancholy of Finnish culture, and sharp satire, creating a captivating yet unsettling narrative.
The book's “Finnish weird” genre provides a unique approach. Fiction and irony highlight societal issues such as gender inequality, power dynamics, and humanity's relationship with nature. Sinisalo’s vivid and imaginative storytelling challenges readers to reflect on the world we live in.
This book is perfect for those seeking something unconventional and thought-provoking, ready to question societal values and norms.
My rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️/5.
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