“Elina Ylijaako had to catch a pike from a certain pond by June 18th every year. Her life depended on it.” So launches this utterly delightful romp through the middle-of-nowhere Finland where a boggy swamp defines the extremely remote village of Vuopio. Part of the mystery is exactly why Elina needs to catch the pike and what crime did she commit to have a policewoman on her tail. Strange creatures, many derived from local folklore, further complicate her task. Even if the ending is rushed and too confusing and riotous, the spirited protagonist and characters liven up a fun story.
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