Jälleennäkeminen : Novelleja

Set against the thawing farms of early summer, the stories follow the quiet rhythms of a modest Finnish homestead. As the snow melts from the fields, a cow and a goat become the steadfast companions of a young girl named Susanna, who lives with her grandfather and great‑grandmother. Their days are filled with the simple chores of milking, tending animals, and watching the landscape awaken, while a mischievous chicken adds an unpredictable note to the routine.

Underlying the pastoral calm is a delicate tension between Susanna’s fierce attachment to her goat Leppaheltta and Antti’s practical, sometimes brusque, approach to farm life. Small incidents—like a chicken straying onto a tobacco patch—spark moments of conflict that reveal deeper feelings of protection, loss, and the yearning for connection in a world where memory is scarce. Through vivid description and understated humor, the narratives invite listeners to feel the heartbeat of a season where old customs meet the restless spirit of youth.