About “Mees, kes teadis ussisõnu”
Set in a fantastical version of medieval Europe, the 2007 novel follows a young boy named Leemer, who lives with his hunter-gatherer family in the forest. Leemer is the last speaker of Snakish, an ancient language that gives its speakers the ability to command all animals. The story explores his unique connection to this language and the challenges he faces as the last keeper of its power. The narrative is rooted in the world's folklore and the deep relationship between humans and nature.
Book details
- Published
- 2015
- Latest edition
- 2015 · ISBN 9780802124128