Plot Summary

Stolen

Ann-Helén Laestadius, Transl. Rachel Willson-Broyles

Stolen

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021

Book Brief

Ann-Helén Laestadius, Transl. Rachel Willson-Broyles

Stolen

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021
Book Details
Pages

400

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Australian Outback • 2000s

First Publication Year

2021

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Stolen by Ann-Helén Laestadius, translated by Rachel Willson-Broyles, explores the experiences of an indigenous Sámi girl confronting challenges to her community and culture in Northern Sweden. The narrative highlights themes of cultural preservation, identity, and resilience against external pressures.

Mysterious

Dark

Suspenseful

Unnerving

Reviews & Readership

4.0

19,798 ratings

77%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Stolen by Ann-Helén Laestadius, translated by Rachel Willson-Broyles, offers a compelling narrative enriched by cultural insights into the Sámi community. Readers praise its vivid storytelling and emotional depth. Some find its pacing uneven, but its exploration of identity and belonging resonates powerfully. Overall, it's a thought-provoking read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Stolen?

Readers who appreciate Stolen by Ann-Helén Laestadius, translated by Rachel Willson-Broyles, will likely enjoy narratives rich with cultural depth and themes of resilience. Fans of Where the Crawdads Sing and The Nightingale will be drawn to its exploration of identity and conflict in the Arctic landscape.

4.0

19,798 ratings

77%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

400

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Australian Outback • 2000s

First Publication Year

2021

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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