Kissa

Name: Kissa
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ISBN: 9781734793420

✍️ Senja V Suutari

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4.5

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📚 WHAT THE BOOK IS ABOUT

A high school dropout cares for a sickly kitten that triggers time-traveling visions at an old age home.

Kate Oksa finds her life altered after accepting responsibility for a frail kitten from Mrs. Norland at Stastas Lodge. The animal is not ordinary, as evidenced by the violent temporal shifts Kate experiences during her seizures. These episodes allow her to observe past traumas of the lodge's inhabitants. A warning from a resident suggests the kitten is a trap set by its owner, the Finnish devil. The story examines how a single object can unravel reality and force confrontation with ancient evil.

Key Themes

Finnish devil mythology time travel via seizures supernatural feline entity

Literary Context

The narrative draws on Finnish folklore traditions, specifically invoking the figure of the Finnish devil. It is set in a contemporary American context but utilizes Nordic mythological elements to create its supernatural framework.

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Recommended For Fans Of

Shirley Jackson · M.R. James · Algernon Blackwood

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Horror Fiction

🏛 Boilerplate Books, LLC 📅 2020 📖 310 pages 🌐 English 📔 Paperback ISBN: 9781734793420

📝 Description: Kissa

Senja V Suutari presents a supernatural narrative centered on Kate Oksa, a young woman who has left high school. The story begins at Stastas Lodge, an old age home where Mrs. Norland entrusts Kate with the care of a sickly kitten. This seemingly simple task triggers a series of epileptic seizures that propel Kate backward in time. During these episodes, she witnesses violent events from the past lives of the lodge's elderly residents. A resident warns Kate that the animal is deceptive and urges her to discard it if possible. Despite this caution, the kitten persists in its attachment to Kate. The plot intensifies when Kate encounters the creature's owner, who identifies himself as the Finnish devil. Suutari weaves Finnish folklore into a modern setting, exploring themes of fate and hidden dangers within mundane environments. This book suits readers interested in gothic fiction and supernatural horror with roots in Nordic mythology. It may not appeal to those seeking fast-paced action or traditional vampire tales. The narrative relies on psychological tension and the eerie atmosphere of the lodge rather than explicit gore. Kate's movement through time reveals the dark secrets held by the aged residents and the true nature of the feline companion.

💎 Our verdict on Kissa

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Horror Reads editorial team

Horror desk

Suutari crafts a tense, atmospheric tale where the ordinary becomes sinister through the lens of Finnish mythology. By centering on a sickly kitten that triggers violent temporal visions, the narrative effectively builds psychological horror within the confined space of an old age home. The work excels in weaving folklore into modern settings, creating a sense of unease that lingers without relying on explicit gore. It suits readers who favor gothic fiction and supernatural narratives rooted in Nordic tradition. While it lacks fast-paced action, its strength lies in exploring ancient evil through the unraveling of reality, making it ideal for those who appreciate eerie ambiance and deep thematic exploration of hidden dangers.

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Why this book is worth reading

Readers seeking atmospheric psychological horror and subtle supernatural dread will find this title compelling. It appeals to those interested in how folklore intersects with modern life, offering a slow-burn tension rather than visceral gore. Fans of gothic fiction and ghost stories that rely on eerie ambiance over action will appreciate the exploration of fate and hidden dangers. The unique premise involving temporal shifts and ancient entities provides a fresh perspective for enthusiasts of cosmic horror who enjoy unraveling mysteries through psychological intensity rather than traditional monster encounters.

⭐ Reader reviews

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Reader rating

4.5

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Horror Reads editorial team

Suutari crafts a tense, atmospheric tale where the ordinary becomes sinister through the lens of Finnish mythology. By centering on a sickly kitten that triggers violent temporal visions, the narrative effectively builds psychological horror within the confined space of an old age home. The work excels in weaving folklore into modern settings, creating a sense of unease that lingers without relying on explicit gore. It suits readers who favor gothic fiction and supernatural narratives rooted in Nordic tradition. While it lacks fast-paced action, its strength lies in exploring ancient evil through the unraveling of reality, making it ideal for those who appreciate eerie ambiance and deep thematic exploration of hidden dangers.