This is a fascinating and timely collection of short stories from a wide variety of Nordic writers, many of whom will be new to readers in the UK.

This is a collection to dip into and savour, then put the book down and let the thoughts develop. Myths and stories, tales of families and relationships, moments in time, allegory and elusiveness - some stories are easier to read, but all are worthy of attention and the volume wonderfully illustrates the multiplicity of voices from the region. ( )